HR Onboarding & Operations Associate

Hartford Public 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

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.