District HR Generalist & Compliance Partner

Reading School District; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reading School District is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations, ensure compliance with district policies and employment-related laws, and assist with onboarding and records management in Reading, PA.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency with Google apps and Microsoft Office, and a PA driver's license; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED; 3 years of applicable work experience required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrative, professional, and support personnel.
• Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate in English using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to use technology and software including Google applications and Microsoft Office products.
• Bi-lingual and biliterate in Spanish/English preferred.
• Pennsylvania Driver's License and personal transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary Human Resources representative for assigned employee groups and departments, independently coordinating and managing personnel matters, staffing needs, employee relations concerns, and compliance requirements while providing guidance to administrators and employees.
• Analyzes staffing allocations, vacancies, employee movement, and workforce trends within assigned areas and collaborates with District leadership to identify staffing needs, operational challenges, and recommended solutions.
• Implement a recruitment and retention plan consistent with the goals, expectations, and best practices established by the Department of Human Resources including coordination in recruitment and retention efforts such as job fairs, school/community events, focus groups, etc.
• Responsible for safeguarding confidential and proprietary information in accordance with district policies.
• Processes and inputs attendance for departments as assigned.
• Process tuition reimbursement/salary movement requests and submit necessary paperwork to the Business Office.
• Ensure that all reference checks and Act 168 forms are accomplished in accordance with current law, regulations, and Board policy.
• Collaborate with the Department Directors and other HR staff to schedule, conduct and manage interviews, employee orientations, required training, and required beginning-of-year and end-of-year notifications.
• Work with all staff to ensure that required clearances and trainings (Act 126, etc.) are maintained and up to date.
• Enter new staff and work with various departments to assign trainings in the safeschool system.
• Provides guidance and support to supervisors and administrators in addressing employee performance concerns, disciplinary matters, and corrective action processes, ensuring consistency with District policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Conducts or assists with employee relations fact-finding, workplace investigations, and documentation gathering related to personnel concerns, policy violations, and workplace complaints.
• Compile data and manage HR monthly dashboard for data.
• Implement and maintain HR software and processes.
• Maintain position control records for assigned areas.
• Conducts exit interviews for staff leaving employment and stay interviews with staff for data purposes.
• Handle general interest inquiries concerning employment with Reading School District and assist interested candidates with completing the application process.
• Create, update, and maintain employee personnel files across the district.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to all terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement(s) and providing information for the negotiations process as requested.
• Complete employment verifications and other general communications requested by current and prior staff.
• Collaborates with management as necessary in addressing employee/union issues.
• Collaborates with supervisors as directed in providing information for and addressing disciplinary matters.
• Collaborate with management as requested in providing information and addressing requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation.
• Ensure proper licensure, certifications, and background clearances are completed.
• Support professional development initiatives and mandatory training for district personnel.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with audits, reports, and required submissions, including PDE reporting.
• Interpret and apply district policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Technology skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

PA Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Tools

Google Apps

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Reading School District is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations, ensure compliance with district policies and employment-related laws, and assist with onboarding and records management in Reading, PA.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, proficiency with Google apps and Microsoft Office, and a PA driver's license; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.