Position Summary:
Under basic supervision, performs administrative and technical duties in the processing of Human Resources and Payroll forms and documents, and provides assistance to classified and certified employees of the Mandan Public Schools (MPS). Benefit package included.
Essential Functions:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs a variety of administrative and technical functions; processes transactional information, and performs clerical and record keeping duties; performs data entry functions related to employee tracking, records maintenance, and database management; performs duties in accordance with MPS policy and procedures, and within scope of authority; duties may vary according to work assignment.
- Provides information, instructions, and assistance to MPS employees and applicants; assists staff with requests, applications, forms, and other documents; explains HR policies, answers questions, and resolves issues within scope of authority, using knowledge of MPS policies.
- Assists with a variety of technical functions, including benefits, recruitment, identification badges, reports, and records management.
- Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the employees initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verification.
- Implements new hire orientation.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Prepares correspondence and memorandums; maintains HR files, forms, documentation and information in accordance with state and federal regulations and MPS policies and procedures; performs special HR projects as directed and prepares reports as required.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
- Or a mix of experience and education to equal minimum requirements.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.96 - $27.76 per hour
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mandan, ND 58554 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mandan, ND 58554: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person