HR Specialist — Data, Onboarding & Compliance

Queen Creek Unified District; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking an HR assistant to support payroll data integrity and personnel transactions. The role includes processing salary schedules, benefits, and leave requests, while protecting confidentiality and maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate will handle inquiries from district staff and applicants, assist in orientation, and support Admin staff with daily HR functions. This is a full-time, 261-day position with standard office hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• Associates Degree and two years’ work experience in HR preferred.
• Ability to communicate orally and written as related to the job function.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from applicants, district personnel of all levels and general public.
• School district experience preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of records, correspondence, and conferences.
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Visions, and/or developing and working with employment databases.
• Ability to promote excellent customer service.
• Must pass a background clearance.
• Must obtain an Arizona IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of HRIS data (employee positions and salaries).
• Ensure certification and compliant handling of district-wide personnel per ADE rules.
• Process PAR forms to ensure proper salary placement on the schedule.
• Process Leave of Absences and Family Medical Leave.
• Respond to inquiries from district personnel regarding policies and procedures.
• Research topics for administrative information needs.
• Assist in new employee orientation and processing.
• Support the Administrator with administrative functions.
• Monitor salary schedule movements for all employees.
• Review experience and education for correct salary placement.
• Assist in HR tasks and cover the substitute coordinator and district receptionist as needed.
• Perform other duties to advance district priorities.

Skills

HRIS data integrity

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Associates Degree in HR or related field

Two years HR experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Visions

employment databases

Job description

Queen Creek Unified School District is seeking an HR assistant to support payroll data integrity and personnel transactions. The role includes processing salary schedules, benefits, and leave requests, while protecting confidentiality and maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate will handle inquiries from district staff and applicants, assist in orientation, and support Admin staff with daily HR functions. This is a full-time, 261-day position with standard office hours.