HR Onboarding & Operations Associate

ReNEW Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Associate for the Office of Human Resources. The role orients, conducts, and coordinates information processing in collaboration with the information management team, supporting school goals to raise student achievement.

The incumbent will screen applications, assist with hiring processes, conduct background checks, and deliver new employee orientations while developing clear templates for day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or human resources with at least two years' HR experience; or an associate’s degree with four years' HR experience or a total of six years in related education/experience.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related databases.
• Problem-solving, customer-service orientation, and ability to maintain effective working relationships with management, admins, and school staff.
• Knowledge of Hartford Public Schools’ policies and practices is desirable.
• Ability to identify priority situations and mediate concerns in an organized, efficient manner.
• May periodically work extended schedule to meet department needs.

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen all applications; gather data for selection and onboarding.
• Process and disseminate vacancies, including part-time positions.
• Assist principals/department leads with hiring and online applicant processes.
• Perform background checks on applications.
• Coordinate fingerprinting and ensure completion prior to hiring.
• Assist with HR office initiatives.
• Deliver new employee orientation presentations.
• Develop work templates and clear day-to-day communications.
• Advise leadership on new employee package materials.
• Lead projects for the Office of Human Resources.
• Perform other duties to ensure efficient HR operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proofreading

Record keeping

Communication skills

MS Office

Customer service

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or human resources

Associate’s degree + 4 years HR experience or 6 years total

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Associate for the Office of Human Resources. The role orients, conducts, and coordinates information processing in collaboration with the information management team, supporting school goals to raise student achievement.

The incumbent will screen applications, assist with hiring processes, conduct background checks, and deliver new employee orientations while developing clear templates for day-to-day operations.