HR & Onboarding Coordinator – School District

Joplin R 8 School District; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Joplin R 8 School District is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to handle day-to-day HR operations for classified staff at the Administration Building in Joplin, Missouri. The role reports to the Director of Human Resources and requires onboarding, data entry, and documentation management with strong customer service.

Starting immediately, this full-time, 12-month position emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and professional communication with staff, students, and external partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree or related experience in a Human Resources-related area preferred.
• Ability to use Google and Microsoft product suites required.
• Basic graphic design skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational services for all Human Resource activities for Classified Staff under the direction of the Assistant Director of Human Resources.
• Coordinate employment activities related to Classified Staff.
• Serve as the first line for customer service inquiries related to employment in certified positions.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation processes for new hires ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Process new hire documentation, including any applicable data entry into various systems, within strict timelines to ensure compliance.
• Assist in the coordination of annual essential training requirements
• Lead new hire orientations.
• Coordinate, process, verify and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training and performance evaluations for classified staff.

Skills

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience in HR

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Joplin R 8 School District is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to handle day-to-day HR operations for classified staff at the Administration Building in Joplin, Missouri. The role reports to the Director of Human Resources and requires onboarding, data entry, and documentation management with strong customer service.

Starting immediately, this full-time, 12-month position emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and professional communication with staff, students, and external partners.