Human Resource Associate

Human Resources Associate

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Associate provides confidential administrative, technical, and operational support for the District's human resources, payroll, benefits, leave administration, HRIS, and employment functions. The position is responsible for independently administering assigned HR processes within established District procedures; maintaining accurate employee and HRIS records; reviewing and reconciling payroll and benefit information; administering routine leave-of-absence processes; supporting regulatory compliance; applying established benefit, leave, payroll, and employment provisions; and resolving routine employee questions and discrepancies.

The Human Resources Associate works with sensitive and confidential personnel, payroll, compensation, benefit, medical, leave, and labor-relations information and provides confidential administrative and data support to the Director of Human Resources. Matters involving policy decisions, collective bargaining strategy, formal employee relations, investigations, discipline, ADA accommodation determinations, or significant interpretation issues are referred to the Director of Human Resources.

The Human Resources Associate independently performs assigned HR, payroll, benefit, leave administration, HRIS, reporting, and compliance functions within established District policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, benefit plans, and applicable requirements. The position is expected to identify discrepancies, research routine issues, determine appropriate administrative corrections within established procedures, and communicate with employees regarding assigned HR processes. For leave administration, the position may process established leave requests, prepare and issue routine notices and documentation, track deadlines and leave usage, maintain leave records, and coordinate leave information with Payroll and supervisors in accordance with established District procedures.

Confidentiality due to the nature of the Human Resources Department, the position has access to sensitive and nonpublic employee information, including personnel, compensation, payroll, benefit, medical, leave, and employee-relations records. The position may also have access, as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities, to confidential information used by District administration in labor-relations matters. The employee is expected to maintain strict confidentiality and appropriately safeguard all nonpublic information.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.