HR Specialist

Young World Physical Education; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Winooski School District in Vermont is seeking an HR Specialist to coordinate benefits, support hiring, and assist the Director of Finance and Operations with HR needs in compliance with laws and policies. The role collaborates with the Fiscal Services team and district leaders to maintain a professional, service-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities include administering leave programs, COBRA where applicable, data entry for benefits, and managing employee files and verifications.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Benefit Coordination: administer statutory leave programs and benefit plans.
• Hiring Coordination: manage recruitment processes and new hire paperwork.
• General HR Support: maintain job descriptions and employee data, assist payroll personnel.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Data entry

Strong communication

Job description

HR Specialist

Winooski School District Winooski School District - Winooski, Vermont Open in Google Maps John F Kennedy - Winooski, Vermont Open in Google Maps Winooski Middle School - Winooski, Vermont Open in Google Maps Winooski High School - Winooski, Vermont Open in Google Maps PreK - JFK - WINOOSKI, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5878347
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Summary of Position Responsibilities: This position is responsible for benefits coordination, hiring coordination, and supporting the Director of Finance and Operations with human resources needs in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, board policy and school district collective bargaining agreements and employee benefit programs.

The HR Specialists will work alongside the Fiscal Services team and in collaboration with other district, departmental, and school-based leaders. The position assists in maintaining a professional, friendly, positive and respectful work atmosphere by approaching internal and external interactions and collaborations with a strong customer service orientation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Benefit Coordination:

• Administer statutory leave programs including ADA, FMLA and VPFLA
• Administer employee leave programs as provided by the collective bargaining agreement, employment contracts and/or board policy
• Manage and administer school district workplace safety and workers compensation program
• Manage and administer school district employee benefit programs including but not limited to health, dental, long term disability and life insurance plans, section 125 plan, 403b plan, cash in lieu benefits and employee assistance program
• Administer COBRA benefits
• Data entry related to administration and management of benefit programs
• Serve as primary contact for employee benefit providers
• Reconcile benefit vendor bills
• Manage and administer employment verifications and health insurance declarations
• Process Unemployment claims
• Prepare and distribute sick bank forms and maintain sick leave balances
• Prepare state and federal reports as directed by the Director of Finance and Operations
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and Operations and/or Superintendent of Schools

Hiring Coordination:

• Create and implement effective recruitment strategies that are aligned with the direction and vision of the organization
• Manage, coordinate and implement the District’s criminal record and background check systems ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and District requirements
• Manage the employment offer process with hiring manager, and serve as the first line of human resource communication with new candidates being recommended for hire
• Schedule and conduct new hire meetings
• Create and maintain employee personnel files
• Collect and process new hire paperwork

General HR Support:

• Manage and maintain school district job descriptions under the direction of the Director of Finance and Operations and Superintendent of Schools.
• Maintain employee information in appropriate database
• Prepare seniority lists
• Assist other HR and payroll personnel with special projects as requested

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Administration > Human Resources

Welcome to Winooski School District, John F Kennedy, Winooski Middle School, Winooski High School, PreK - JFK

Welcome to the Winooski Educational Center and its website! Encompassing a little more than one mile square, Winooski is the smallest geographic school district in Vermont, and for many reasons, is a very special place for learning. Housed within a single building complex, grades PreK through 12, Winooski schools create a positive and caring environment where every student is important. We offer a full range of academic studies and extracurricular activities., Winooski School District is a Pre-K through 12 school system which is housed in one educational center. One of the diverse school districts in the State of Vermont, Winooski's teachers and staff are highly involved in professional development programs that help increase student achievement, address the needs of a diverse student population, and allow students to thrive in an engaging environment with high expectations., Winooski School District is a Pre-K through 12 school system which is housed in one educational center. One of the diverse school districts in the State of Vermont, Winooski's teachers and staff are highly involved in professional development programs that help increase student achievement, address the needs of a diverse student population, and allow students to thrive in an engaging environment with high expectations., Winooski School District is a Pre-K through 12 school system which is housed in one educational center. One of the diverse school districts in the State of Vermont, Winooski's teachers and staff are highly involved in professional development programs that help increase student achievement, address the needs of a diverse student population, and allow students to thrive in an engaging environment with high expectations.,

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Haven , Business Manager
• 60 Normand St.
• Winooski, Vermont 05404
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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