Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Revere Public School District Revere Public School District - Revere, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description Human Resources Generalist
The role of the Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is to ensure the smooth operation of the HR Department in supporting 1400+ employees of the Revere Public Schools. The HRG is a confidential position requiring the utmost discretion, sensitivity, and professionalism at all times, contributing to the full range of HR services. The HR Department was created in 2021 and is still in its early stages with a team of three. HR duties referenced below are often accomplished in collaboration with other departments, and are subject to change as systems are enhanced and responsibilities are re‑assigned. The ability and enthusiasm to grow with the department and contribute to all aspects of HR as the position evolves is key.
Human Resources Director
Additions and modifications to these representative duties and responsibilities are under the purview of the Superintendent of Schools, and the Human Resources Director.
Leaves of Absence and Accommodations Guide employees compassionately through leave planning process, identifying eligibility for various statutory and contractual leave provisions identified in CBA’s and explaining implications for benefits and pay, completing voluntary disability paperwork upon request.
Ensure appropriate return to work documentation is provided, and facilitate accommodation process as needed to determine, arrange for and document reasonable accommodations prior to return.
Maintain leave data and absence management systems to ensure records accurately reflect leave updates and appropriate absence codes.
Unemployment Claims Management Manage all unemployment claims and billing reconciliation, responding to wage and other information requests, preparing for and engaging in appeal hearings, etc.
Industrial Accident Claims Management Manage all work-related injury reports and associated leave needs
Oversee claims entry and collaborate with claims management company.
Coordinate with supervisors and appropriate leaders to document that potential hazards are immediately addressed and a timely and thorough investigation is completed and documented including witness statements, photos, security footage as appropriate and other requirements.
For lost time claims, explain applicable leave and benefit options, updating leave and absence management systems and communicating with payroll regarding compensation and with supervisors regarding leave duration and updates.
Recruitment & Onboarding Create a recruitment and onboarding plan and calendar to attract and welcome talented professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Explore, develop and maintain resources, relationships and systems to recruit qualified, diverse candidates.
Maintain job boards, applicant tracking and onboarding systems.
Represent RPS in all fora related to recruitment and expanding diversity including Job Fairs and other events providing networking opportunities and coordinate RPS recruitment events.
Collaborate with Communications Coordinator and Website Administrator to design and distribute recruitment materials, videos, etc. to reach out via multiple media to promote an inviting online and general public presence to attract attention and interest in employment.
Update employee onboarding materials and systems to keep current.
Serve as primary ambassador to welcome new employees, provide an HR Orientation explaining benefits, general policies, procedures and expectations to new and transferring employees and coordinate with the City HR Department, Retirement Board, internal departments and outside vendors to facilitate benefits enrollment, id badges, etc. Coordinate onboarding operations to ensure all hiring requirements are met, documented and conveyed to payroll and others in a timely way.
HR Applications and Data Management Systems Contribute to building and maintaining recruitment onboarding, attendance, leave tracking and other HR systems and processes, including identifying and scrubbing data for mapping and ongoing data entry/quality control and reporting.
Help identify and maximize interface possibilities within and among HR software solutions and other data systems including Frontline, Munis and Powerschool.
Prepare reports and analyses related to HR and Payroll data.
Train employees to use HR systems and troubleshoot employee difficulties.
Other Duties HR Generalist Duties Complete verifications of employment.
Monitor communication in shared HR email accounts, responding promptly to routine employee questions and triaging/referring to others as appropriate.
Serve as resource for employees in understanding RPS policies and procedures.
Support employee off‑boarding including counseling regarding transition of benefits, provision of appropriate documentation and exit survey, and as applicable.
Participate in various initiatives related to Equity and Inclusion.
Prepare and execute HR training programs and events upon request.
Contribute to visioning, planning and implementing HR Department initiatives.
Participate in cross training to support all HR functions, collaborate and coordinate efforts, and accept new and changing HR responsibilities as requested by the HR Director.
Schedule This is a full time, 40-hour, 12-month position scheduled from 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and culturally responsive practices.
Talent for communicating effectively both verbally and in writing in one or more languages including English and preferably another representing our community, currently Spanish/Portuguese/Arabic.
Bachelor’s Degree (Associates Degree considered pending HR experience and other credentials.)
General knowledge of HR operations, employment laws, and benefits management with minimum 1-2 years’ experience.
Experience with recruitment, screening and interviewing candidates.
Familiarity with social media outreach, job board, applicant tracking and onboarding systems.
Ability to master and apply multiple collective bargaining contract provisions in conjunction with statutory provisions and District policies.
Demonstrated Initiative providing superior customer service, innovation and problem solving.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, accurate data entry, facility working with payroll data.
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-time
Administration > Human Resources
We serve over 7,000 students of which 62% receive free/reduced lunch, and 42% return from school to homes where English is not the primary spoken language.testing in many areas in MCAS above State Average. In addition, the district has been recognized as a 2003 Vanguard District by Mass Insight Education, a 2006 finalist by the National Center for Urban School Transformation by San Diego State University, 2006 academic outperformer by Standards and Poor, and most recently, Revere High School was one of thirty five MA schools to be named a Compass School by the MA DOE, and one of our elementary schools, the A.Any individual who is responsible for hiring and/or personnel supervision must understand that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to their race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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