Human Resource Specialist

About the position

The Human Resource Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the human resources functions within the Ann Arbor Public Schools district. This position involves assisting with various HR programs and procedures, providing customer service to applicants and employees, maintaining confidential employee records, and ensuring compliance with state mandates. The specialist will also conduct new hire orientations and serve as a liaison with third-party benefit administrators.

Responsibilities

• Assist department in carrying out various human resources programs and procedures for District employees
• Provide customer service and assistance to applicants, employees and community regarding the hiring process of the District
• Maintain and update confidential employee files to document personnel actions and provide information to payroll and vendors as appropriate
• Conduct and/or participate in new hire orientation
• Conduct criminal background checks using established computerized system
• Process employment verification of current and former employees to authorized agencies
• Compile data from personnel records, software systems and prepare reports
• Process, monitor, and provide information regarding employee benefits
• Maintain Human Resources and job postings
• Process terminal leave calculations
• Maintain various department records for assigned employee classifications
• Serve as liaison between our HR team and third party benefit administrators
• Receive and review correspondences to determine proper handling
• Assist in preparation, maintenance, and submission of semi-annual State mandated personnel report (REP, OSHA, etc)
• Provide prompt service to internal and external customers
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of previous experience in Human Resources or other related field
• Demonstrated ability to operate a Personal Computer or Mac and related software
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, specific software applications utilized in the area of assignment such as New World (Finance/HR/Payroll), PowerSchool, and highly proficient in Excel
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Detail-oriented and extensive analytical skills