Human Resources Generalist (Weekend)

Human Resources SpecialistSince 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.Position SummaryThe Human Resources Specialist provides expertise in a variety of human resources functions, with a focus on Human Resources Operations and Talent Acquisition. The Specialist independently manages multiple time-sensitive processes, researches and resolves routine and complex issues, maintains accurate and compliant records, and collaborates across teams and divisions to serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees, managers and external partners. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCoordinates and administers Human Resources programs and processes involving operations, talent acquisition, employee onboarding, unemployment administration, compensation, post-retirement reemployment, and employment eligibility. Applies collective bargaining provisions, organizational policies, and legal and regulatory requirements to ensure services are delivered accurately, consistently, and within established timelines. Manages the Human Resources aspects of unemployment claims, including reviewing claims, researching employment history, gathering and evaluating documentation, preparing timely and accurate responses, and assisting legal counsel with hearings. Ensures compliance with applicable requirements while protecting the organization's interests and minimizing risk. Maintains accurate documentation, communicates determinations to employees, and coordinates with Payroll and other stakeholders to ensure changes are implemented accurately. Manages the accurate, compliant, and timely processing of new-hire and onboarding documentation. Prepares and reviews source materials for completeness and accuracy, follows up on outstanding requirements, resolves documentation issues, and coordinates with employees, managers, and other stakeholders to ensure all pre-employment and onboarding requirements are completed within established timelines. Determines initial salary placement for newly hired employees in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, salary schedules, and established placement guidelines. This work requires careful analysis, consistent application of placement guidelines, and strong attention to detail. Serves as the primary resource for employees and managers regarding teacher post-retirement reemployment. Interprets and provides guidance consistent with Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board (CTRB) requirements, submits required reports and documentation to the CTRB. Assists with and serves as a backup for employment eligibility and background-check compliance processes, including I-9 reverifications, E-Verify administration, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals, and the review and processing of criminal history and fingerprint results. Oversees the final stage of the onboarding process, ensuring approved new-hire information is accurately maintained in personnel records and communicated to the appropriate school or program. Provides new employees with their official offer letter, salary and benefits information, onboarding details, and other essential employment materials. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with managers, hiring coordinators, employees, and external partners. Provides responsive guidance regarding Human Resources policies, procedures, practices, and regulatory requirements. Represents CREC at college or community job fairs, with occasional events after normal work hours or on weekends. Develops and delivers training, presentations, and informational materials for programs on processes, policies, systems, and compliance requirements. Participates as a team to ensure policies, practices, and procedures support CREC's commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Assists in evaluating, developing, implementing, and continuously improving Human Resources operational processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, consistency, while supporting departmental and organizational goals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.CompetenciesProblem Solving, Project Management, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Written & Oral Communication, Teamwork, Organizational Support, Planning/Organizing, Quality, Adaptability.Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems preferred. Travel RequirementsLimited travel to and from meetings may be required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standing (occasionally, less than 1/3) Walking (occasionally, less than 1/3) Sitting (continually, more than 2/3) Reach with hands and arms (occasionally, less than 1/3) Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3) Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (occasionally, less than 1/3) Ability to work outdoors (occasionally, less than 1/3) Lifting up to 10 lbs. (Group Health Insurance Plans, Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance, Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable, Flexible Spending Account, Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA), Comprehensive benefit time package, Employee Assistance Program, Bereavement time & Religious Holidays, Credit Union Access, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Network Group, Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career! Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations! Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion StatementCREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.Disclaimer StatementThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.