Human Resources Assistant

San Mateo Union High School District; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

San Mateo Union High School District is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and employee records under the Deputy Superintendent.

The role combines technical HR tasks, data entry in HRIS, document preparation, and coordination with district staff. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information are essential. This on-site position provides clerical and administrative support across HR functions.

Qualifications

• HR experience required.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and payroll processing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee records.
• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Generalist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Input/update employee demographic data in HRIS and related systems.
• Prepare job postings, contracts, and employment paperwork.
• Support new employee orientations and benefits enrollment.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate testing and orientation.
• Maintain personnel files and generate reports.

Skills

HR experience

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Record-keeping

Communication

Tools

Aeries

HRIS

Frontline Absence Management

MS Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources and Student Services, perform a variety of technical personnel administrative duties including but not limited to assisting employee recruitment and hiring, forms processing, records maintenance, and District department communications. Assist with day to day operations of the Human Resources functions and duties, with attention to details by checking for accuracy and completeness. Provide clerical and administrative support to Human Resources Generalist and Credential Analyst, and Benefits Coordinator. This Position has significant contact with all District employees for the purpose of which to clarify or give facts or information. Assist New Employee Orientation and provide staff with explanation of comprehensive benefit plans. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignment independently but refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations not covered by instruction to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources and Student Services for decision or help. The incumbent will act as relief receptionist for the District office, and perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Human Resources Assistant supports the Human Resources Generalist by performing technical and administrative duties related to classified personnel matters. The position performs a combination of the essential functions listed below. This position description is not intended to include every duty, knowledge requirement, or ability associated with the classification, but it accurately reflects the principal elements of the position.

• 1.Assist Human Resources Generalist and Credential Analyst and Benefits Coordinator in their assigned duties.
• 2.Input demographic information on all employees into various systems Staff Information System (Aeries); integrated HRIS system for payroll processing; Absence Management System (Frontline).
• 3.Update name, address and contact information changes into various systems.
• 4.Monitor Board Personnel Items for changes in employee status and update data in system.
• 5.Maintain related personnel files up-to-date; and perform filing duties for Human Resources department.
• 6.Prepare a variety of correspondence memoranda and reports.
• 7.Verify employee record of employment and conduct professional reference checks.
• 8.Process clearances and conduct new hire for employees, student teachers, student workers, substitute teacher, interns, volunteers, independent consultants, coaches and co-curricular activities.
• 9.Prepare job postings and contracts for coaches and co-curricular activities. Compile new hire employment paperwork and enter information into the HR information system for payroll action.
• 10.Assist HR Generalist and Credential Analyst in preparing and distributing job announcements, newspaper advertisements, and recruitment brochures; provide information to job applicants about employment procedures, examinations, selection processes, and job requirements.
• 11.Set up testing rooms, proctor and score written examinations, prepare interview folders, schedule and interview appointments, arrange for and schedule oral board panel members, and participate in interview sessions.
• 12.Type a variety of correspondence memoranda, reports, in-service transaction forms, candidate test invitation letters, notifications of examination results, and other personnel documents.
• 13.Compile and maintain paper screening, employment testing, affirmative action data, and related personnel records using computer database programs.
• 14.Plan and coordinate employee professional development day.
• 15.Update from California School Boards Association (CSBA) all Board policies for the District, and maintain records of Board policies.
• 16.Process employee variable time reports for payroll action.
• 17.Assist in conducting new employee orientations.
• 18.Maintain database records for evaluations for employees and generate reminders to supervisors, mandated compliance online training, tuberculosis clearance, and classified catastrophic leave.
• 19.Assist HR Generalist with Workers Compensation claims, temporary disability checks and overpayment, and update data for the Cal/OSHA 300 log reporting.
• 20.Review certificated staffing allocation for accuracy.
• 21.Maintain University memorandum of understanding for student teachers/interns.
• 22.Prepare check reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and teachers disability claims according to established procedures and codes.
• 23.Assume responsibility for Verifications of Employment for all employees.
• 24.Communicate Board Personnel items in preparation of all Board letters to employees, online training updates, prepare certificates of recognition to tenured employee and ID badges.
• 25.Assist the Credential Analyst in reviewing the Certificated Staffing Allocation.
• 26.Update name and address changes
• 27.Absence information system for classified substitutes, and classified catastrophic leave enrollment form.
• 28.Process verification of experience and transfer of sick leave for employees
• 29.Process Substitute Requisition Forms; enter budget codes in Absence Management System; and obtain budget code for all District/school certificated absences and ensure tasks meets payroll deadline.
• 30.Track the number of days’ substitutes work on a monthly basis and identify substitutes who qualify for paid sick leave.
• 31.Follow established procedures and send out prepared Statement of Available Sick Leave notices to qualifying substitutes in accordance with Sick Leave Law AB1522.
• 32.Process requests for substitute sick leave use and update Sick Leave Tracking Report.
• 33.Assists the Benefit Coordinator in reconciling and prepare payment for all bills.
• 34.Support the Benefits coordinator in generating monthly employees’ benefits reports and reconcile to billing statements, and forward benefits change and amendment documents to carriers.
• 35.Prepare correspondence to insurance carriers on behalf of employee to resolve plan enrollment, coverage, and billing problems.
• 36.Provide COBRA information to employees’ separation from the District; assist the Benefits Coordinator to process all documents and required notices related to COBRA; ensure employees receive all required documents; and in conjunction with the Benefits Coordinator resolves COBRA issues.
• 37.Assist the Benefit Coordinator in preparing retiring employees with preparation of benefit continuance forms,
• 38.Assist Benefits Coordinator with open enrollment information for all health and welfare plans and meetings, and arrange for insurance carrier representatives to make health plan presentations.
• 39.Assist the Benefits Coordinator to conduct Benefit orientation with new hires.
• 40.Monitor Board Personnel Items for all employee status changes; assist and process required benefits forms for enrollment, termination, and changes in benefits. Obtain required documentation (i.e. proof of dependent, loss of coverage) and complete payroll forms for payroll action.
• 41.Act as relief receptionist for District Office.
• 42.Acts as back-up mail person; receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing District mail.
• 43.Perform other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training Experience

• -HR experience required.

Knowledge Of

• -Operations, policies and objectives generally found in human resources functions within an organization.
• -Principles and practices of effective and efficient customer services.
• -Advanced knowledge of word processing programs, including but not limited to all Microsoft Office applications including Human Resources Information System (HRIS) computer application software.
• -Effective and efficient record-keeping techniques.
• -Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.
• -Business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• -Business mathematics.

Ability To

• -Research, interpret and apply rules and regulations related to personnel policies and guidelines, and survey techniques.
• -Modern administrative practices, methods and procedures.
• -Use tact and good judgment in informing applicants, candidates, and employees about human resources rules, policies, and procedures.
• -Interact with public, staff and administration in a professional manner.
• -Perform detailed work accurately within established timeframe.
• -Review documents for completeness, accuracy, appropriate authorization and compliance.
• -Maintain confidentiality of employee records and reports.
• -Communicate complex information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• -Maintain database records and files using computer software including spreadsheets.
• -Compile information and prepare reports.
• -Make arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• -Analyze procedural matters and resolve problems.
• -Prioritize and schedule work tasks independently to meet deadlines.
• -Communicate clearly, orally and in writing.
• -Operate a computer and human resources information system software.
• -Keyboard at a speed of 50 wpm.
• -Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• -Remain calm and patient in stressful situations.
• -Identify workplace hazards and/or unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to correct same.-Observe health and safety regulations.
• -Meet schedules and time lines.
• -Meet District standard of professional attitude as outline in Board Policies 4119.21, 4219.21, & 4319.21, Professional Standards for Classified Employees.