Human Resources Specialist (7546)

JOB GOAL:

To contribute to the effective operations of the Human Resources Office and to staff morale by the prompt and accurate handling of personnel matters.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or GED, minimum.
• Associates Degree and two years' work experience in Human Resources preferred
• Ability to communicate orally and written as related to the job function
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from applicants, district personnel of all levels and general public
• School district experience preferred
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and conferences
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Visions, and/or developing and working with employment databases
• Ability to promote excellent customer service
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  261 Days; 12 Months

COMPENSATION:  Per QCUSD salary schedule for applicable position

BENEFITS:  As per QCUSD District policy

REPORTS TO:  Director of Human Resources

HOURS:  40 hours per week Monday - Friday 

CLASSIFICATION:  Hourly, Non-exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Maintain the integrity of HRIS data (which includes employee positions and salaries)
2. Ensure certification and appropriately certified compliance of district-wide personnel, as needed, in accordance with the AZ Department of Education (ADE) rules and regulations
3. Process a variety of Personnel Action Request (PAR) forms to ensure appropriate placement on the salary schedule for compensation
4. Process Leave of Absences and Family Medical Leave
5. Respond to inquiries from district personnel concerning policies and procedures
6. Research a wide variety of topics for the purpose of providing information for a variety of administrative requirements
7. Assist in conducting new employee orientation including employment processing
8. Support assigned Administrator for the purpose of providing assistance with their administrative functions
9. Monitor salary schedule movements of all employees
10. Review employee experience and education to determine correct salary placement.
11. Support the Human Resources Department staff by assisting in the performance of work activities, including assisting the substitute coordinator and the District receptionist as requested
12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned to advance district priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms, stand, bend or stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Queen Creek Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Queen Creek Uni