Human Resources Staffing Specialist

: Human Resources Staffing Specialist JobID: 17917 Position Type: Rochester Operations Professional Employees Date Posted: 1/11/2024 Location: Edison Building Date Available: As Soon As Possible Closing Date: Until Filled WORK YEAR : Full-time; 12 month position; (Prorated based on start date.) WORK SCHEDULE: 8 hours per day; 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. CLASSIFICATION: Off Schedule; B-2-4; non-exempt SALARY RANGE: $48,002 - $56,402 (Prorated based on start date.) Click link below to review the 2022-2024 Rochester Operations Professional Employees Bargaining Unit Agreement containing salary schedule. BENEFITS : Benefits available. Contact the Insurance office @ View phone number on us.edajobs.com for detailed insurance information. Make sure to reference the exact job posting. If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ View phone number on us.edajobs.com. Job Summary:

• Answers the Office of Human Resources main telephone line assisting callers and transferring calls accordingly.
• Back up for the Edison door security system.
• Maintains professional growth records for teachers.
• Track, upload and log licensed and non-licensed employee evaluations.
• Processes criminal background checks for student teachers, interns and others as needed.
• Receive, sort, HR mail and disperse to the appropriate HR staff.
• Data entry for On-Boarding new employees; i.e. protected data information, key fob information
• Assists with taking employee photos and producing the employee id badges
• Processes ID badge and key fob replacement requests
• Processes requests for verification of employment by email or phone verifying employment dates and probability of continued employment.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
• Maintains the current on-line application database and assists interview committees in the employment process.
• Contact person for prospective employees as needed.
• Communicates employment decision to successful and non-successful candidates as needed.
• Prepares employment documents, appropriate checklists and calculates and verifies salaries.
• Maintains and updates Skyward personnel profiles and data.
• Reviews licensed and non-licensed candidate applications for appropriate licensure, qualifications, experience and determines salary for job offers.
• Calculates and/or verifies salaries of employee job transfers.
• Posts internal and external vacancies for positions as needed.
• Present contract information during new employee orientation.
• Participates in staffing and assignment processes.
• Types letters and memos regarding applicant status, assignments, payroll, etc.
• Assists in updating application forms and forms relating to employment and postings as needed.

• Initiating, Creating, and Tracking overloads, summer school, and extra duty assignments.
• Creation and Maintenance of calendars for various work groups.
• Creating various Skyward Reports.
• Assisting with the consent agenda for the School Board.
• Lead staffing specialist for the STAR report.
• Work on district contract updates as needed per settlements.
• Provides assistance, answers questions, and resolves issues of employees regarding terms of employment, HR procedures, bargaining unit contracts and District policies.
• Answers questions in writing, in person and via email and telephone from applicants and hiring managers on interview and hiring process.
• Prepares the semi-annual teacher seniority report.
• Calculate severance benefits for and meet with retiring staff as needed.
• Performs other tasks within the levels of responsibility indicated above as assigned by the Human Resources Manager and/or Executive Director of Human Resources.

Qualifications:

• One year experience in Human Resources, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or PHR certification.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail essential.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and refocus easily.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong human relations skills to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient skills in Excel and Word preferred.
• Knowledge of Skyward software preferred.
• Working knowledge of Google docs, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Regular, on-time attendance is required
• Strong telephone skills
• Strong human relations skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty and the general public
• Must demonstrate professionalism

Required Dispositions: In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for this include:

• Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
• Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
• Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of success.
• Works with great integrity

Commitment to Equity: Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community. Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.