Human Resources Generalist

Join a dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience at Oakland Schools! As a Human Resources Generalist, you'll perform essential human resources functions and provide high-quality customer service to staff at all levels of the organization while maintaining confidentiality. As a member of the human resources team, you will display problem-solving and research skills, exhibit a high level of verbal and written communication skills, and be a self-starter who is flexible and can work with minimal supervision while multitasking and managing multiple deadlines. WHAT WE NEED: The HR Generalist provides strategic and operational support across the employee lifecycle by: Serving as the primary HR point of contact for assigned departments, supporting employees and administrators throughout the employee lifecycle. Administering HR operations, including position control, compensation and salary administration, HRIS transactions, payroll coordination, and employment actions. Supporting labor relations through collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance support, contract interpretation, and bargaining preparation. Ensuring compliance with employment laws, Board policies, certification requirements, and organizational procedures while continuously improving HR processes and service delivery. WHAT YOU NEED: Associate's Degree in a related field and a minimum of four years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Experience with labor relations preferred. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels throughout the organization. Strong project management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical data, organizational policies, employment contracts, and collective bargaining agreements. Excellent written and oral communication skills. WORK LOCATION: Oakland Schools - Main Campus 2111 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 This position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which allows eligible employees to perform their job duties from a designated alternative location up to two days per week. SALARY DETAILS: $30.60 - $35.50 hourly based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $38.22 after employment with Oakland Schools. Non-Exempt Position / 12-month work year WHY WORK FOR OS? Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits: Pension Plan OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability. Full Health Coverage High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits. OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees. Professional Learning OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development. Flexible Vacation Time Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance. Other Perks You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service. WHO WE ARE: Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit THIS IS A DRAFT SUMMARY This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr