HR Generalist

Mankato Area Public Schools; Mankato (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Retirement Pension

403(b) Retirement Matching

Medical Coverage

Fully Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal,

Emergency Leave and Holidays

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Mankato Area Public Schools is seeking an HR Generalist to support onboarding, substitute teacher coordination, and absence management, serving as the district's primary contact for onboarding new and rehired staff and for Frontline Absence Management.

This full-time, 12-month, non-affiliated position offers Category II benefits and requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and confidentiality skills to manage multiple priorities across the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with administrative coordination, employee information systems, personnel records, or comparable operational processes.
• Ability to independently organize work, manage multiple priorities, anticipate operational problems, and meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply established procedures and resolve routine operational issues.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based information systems, electronic record management, spreadsheets, and standard office applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, recognize discrepancies, and handle confidential personnel information appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate procedures and provide guidance or training to employees and other system users.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, school administrators, and district departments while exercising sound judgment within assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement employee onboarding procedures and substitute teacher and absence management processes.
• Serve as the district's primary contact for onboarding newly hired and rehired employees as well as substitutes.
• Oversee day-to-day system monitoring of Frontline Absence Management.

Job description

HR Generalist

Human Resources

A position is available for a HR Generalist with the District beginning as soon as possible. This is a full-time (6:45 am to 3:45 pm), 12-month, Non-affiliated position, eligible for Category II benefits.

Summary of Duties:

The HR Generalist is responsible for implementing employee onboarding procedures and substitute teacher and absence management processes for Mankato Area Public Schools. The position serves as the district's primary contact for onboarding newly hired and rehired employees as well as the primary contact for substitute teachers and day-to-day system monitoring of Frontline Absence Management.

Qualifications Required:

• ? High school diploma or equivalent.
• ? Experience with administrative coordination, employee information systems, personnel records, or comparable operational processes.
• ? Ability to independently organize work, manage multiple priorities, anticipate operational problems, and meet established deadlines.
• ? Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply established procedures and resolve routine operational issues.
• ? Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• ? Proficiency with computer-based information systems, electronic record management, spreadsheets, and standard office applications.
• ? Ability to maintain accurate records, recognize discrepancies, and handle confidential personnel information appropriately.
• ? Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
• ? Ability to communicate procedures and provide guidance or training to employees and other system users.
• ? Ability to work collaboratively with employees, school administrators, and district departments while exercising sound judgment within assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications Preferred:

• ? Associate degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• ? Experience working in a school district, Human Resources department, or comparable employment administration setting.
• ? Experience coordinating employee onboarding, orientation, or substitute teacher processes.
• ? Experience with Frontline Absence Management, SMART HR, Laserfiche, or comparable HR information and document management systems.
• ? Working knowledge of employment eligibility verification, personnel recordkeeping, and employment-related compliance requirements.

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

• Public Employer's Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement Pension
• 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
• Medical Coverage
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave,
• Emergency Leave and Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• And Much More!

Rate of Pay:

$55,620.00

Application Deadline:

November 8, 2026 or until filled. This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations. For further information, contact Human Resources at 507-387-3017.