HR Associate: Onboarding, Hiring & Projects

Hartford Public Schools; Connecticut; On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Associate to orient, conduct, and coordinate information processing in collaboration with the information management team. You will work with school leaders on human capital development to support school goals and student achievement in Hartford.

The role involves screening applicants, processing vacancies, coordinating fingerprinting, and providing new employee orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or HR with at least two years HR experience; or an associate’s with four years.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and other applicable databases.

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen all applications and onboarding data.
• Process vacancies, including part-time hires.
• Assist principals with online applicant processes.
• Perform background checks and fingerprinting coordination.
• Provide new employee orientation presentations.
• Lead HR projects and develop templates for associates.
• Advise leadership on new employee package materials.
• Ensure efficient operation of the HR office.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Record keeping

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or HR

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR databases

Job description

POSITION: Human Resources Associate for the Office of Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Human Resources and or Designee

POSITION SUMMARY: The Human Resources Associate in the Office of Human Resources orients, conducts, and coordinates information processing in collaboration with the information management team. The Human Resources Associate must be able to effectively collaborate with school leaders in human capital development and support school goals to raise the achievement of all Hartford Public Schools’ students.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and screen all applications; obtain all data pertinent to the selection and onboarding process
• Process and disseminate vacancies including part-time as requested
• Assist principals/department leads with hiring and process of on-line applicants
• Perform background checks on applications
• Work in conjunction with persons assigned to perform fingerprinting and ensure process is completed prior to hiring
• Assist with key initiatives in the Office of Human Resources
• Provide new employee orientation presentations
• Develop models of work/templates for associates, ensuring communications are clear regarding day-to-day operation
• Advise leadership team on new employee package materials and distribute pertinent information
• Lead projects for the Office of Human Resources
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure efficient operation in the Office of Human Resources

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business or human resources with at least two (2) years of human resources experience. In lieu thereof, an associate’s degree in a related field and four (4) years of human resources experience or a combination of education and experience in a related field totaling six (6) years.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and record keeping skills required
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products and other applicable databases
• Problem solver, customer service orientated, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, administrators, and school staff
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools’ policies and practices, desirable
• Ability to independently identify priority situations and/or mediate concerns in an organized and efficient manner for optimal outcomes
• May periodically work an extended schedule to meet the needs of the department

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Non-certified

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:This is a twelve-month work year position with a starting salary of $66,000.

EVALUATION:Evaluations shall be conducted annually by the supervisor.

UNION AFFILIATION:Non-bargaining

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford. Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email.