Human Resources Generalist

Fayetteville Public Schools; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 28,015 - 39,900; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Arkansas is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to oversee HR activities, manage employee documentation, and support the onboarding process. This position involves coordinating hiring procedures, initiating insurance enrollment, and maintaining personnel records. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and demonstrable skills in communication and policy interpretation. Competitive hourly rate starting at $24.65 with opportunities for higher pay based on experience. This role requires a commitment to administrative responsibilities within the HR department.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing employee files and HR policies.
• Experience with HR software and payroll systems.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hiring and onboarding processes.
• Initiate insurance enrollment and HR paperwork.
• Maintain personnel files and track employee performance.

Skills

Human resources management

Policy interpretation

Employee onboarding

HRIS maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Hourly Rate starting at $24.65 with minimal experience. Starting pay could be higher with additional experience.

Position will work 8 hours per day and 235 days per contract year.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for performing duties essential to the function of HR including employment and teacher licensure; will administer day-to-day human resources department activities including policy interpretation, new hire paperwork, assisting employees and supervisors with personnel problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates the hiring and onboarding processes for certified and classified staff, including responding to benefit-related inquiries, verifying contract terms, ensuring completion of all required federal, state, and district employment documentation, and facilitating new-hire paperwork and orientation.
2. Initiates insurance enrollment for new employees, coordinating with state and supplemental benefit providers to ensure timely communication and enrollment opportunities.
3. Maintenance of Personnel files.
4. Compose, prepare and review a variety of reports, memorandums, presentations and documents as assigned; distribute reports for review and use by HR and Administrative Staff.
5. Entering and maintaining employee information in the HRIS (E-Finance/HR Database).
6. Interface with the Business Office for setting up and changing employee payroll.
7. Issue employment contracts to all staff and follow up to ensure timely completion and signatures.
8. Assist in the development and maintenance of all job descriptions.
9. Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skills development, training and goal setting.
10. Compile data and generate reports of all Human Resource Information for internal and external use/surveys.
11. Create, maintain, and track performance evaluations for classified staff using the Perform system. Assist with troubleshooting.
12. Provide support and serve as backup for the HR Manager and Benefits Specialist as needed.
13. Continually update and track Federal and State required employment postings in all building locations.
14. Oversees the maintenance of employee injury and workers’ compensation records and coordinates all related leave, accommodations, and work-restriction processes with supervisors and other relevant district personnel.
15. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.