Human Resources Generalist, Payroll and Recruitment

Human Resources Specialist
Under general supervision, the Human Resources Specialist is responsible for providing all district employees, both prospective and current, with a superior human resources experience by conducting every step of the employee life cycle with professionalism, confidentiality and accuracy.
Tasks:

Responsible for the entry, maintenance, and update of employee records in automated databases and manual files for administrators, certified, classified, professional-non-teaching, coaches, volunteers, vendors and substitute employees
Maintains internet job postings on the employment website
Reviews and maintains the District's applicant database; works closely with administrators to ensure needs are met in regards to filling vacancies and screening eligible applicants
Conducts confidential background inquiries on proposed employees, as needed
Reviews employment applications to determine if qualifications have been met; confers with applicants regarding outcome of application screening, interview selection and requirements
Processes all Personnel Action Requests and applicant information as needed for board approvals and applies all applicable District policies, payroll and federal and state laws related to employment
Processes and prepares all employee paperwork in accordance with state and federal statutes and District policy, such as I-9 verification, E-Verify, Arizona New Hires, and Arizona State Retirement Online System
Assists employees with personnel policies; provides general information about the District's benefits to employees and assists with enrollment, maintains confidentiality with regards to all employee personnel files and issues
Processes new hires, coordinates the fingerprinting process, sends approval letters to new hires, and assists with new employee orientation
Provides employee information to hiring supervisors or employees as requested, generates and distributes periodic personnel reports
Monitors certification and fingerprint status of certified employees and provides support for obtaining certifications as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of District policies and procedures
Knowledge of federal and state laws related to employment practices
Knowledge of Arizona State Department of Education certification rules, regulations and laws
Knowledge of Arizona Statute in regards to Educational employee fingerprinting requirements
Knowledge of daily human resources operations
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software programs
Skill in the use of a personal computer
Skill in organizing schedules and meetings and preparing letters and reports
Skill in communicating with the public effectively
Skill in following oral and written instructions
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in an indoor environment
Work requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, repetitive motion, vision to monitor, and may require some lifting
Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of related experience in a human resources office, or an equivalent combination of training and education
Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment
Salary Grade: K Hourly Pay: $21.20 Hours per Day: 8 Days in Contract: 260
Application Procedure: Apply online