Human Resources Manager/Specialist

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month employment with benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

A local educational organization in Jefferson City seeks a Human Resources Manager/Specialist to oversee HR functions and compliance while enhancing operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment, retention, and employee development processes. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and HR management experience. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams and ensuring compliance with employment laws. A commitment to integrity and confidentiality in HR practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• Human resource management experience is preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Willingness to learn the education field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Maintain integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Solid knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient with MS Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Managing routine HR functions to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Assisting with recruitment, retention, and succession planning.
• Overseeing compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Analyze compensation trends and propose base and incentive pay programs.
• Provide guidance to HR staff and handle sensitive inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and updated policies.
• Oversee HR system data imports and leave/pay processing.
• Manage PowerSchools/TalentEd products and Safe Schools platform compliance.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR trends and employment law; oversee onboarding/offboarding.
• Maintain HR data integrity and accurate records.

Skills

Advanced technical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Integrity & confidentiality

Employment law knowledge

MS Office & Google Suite

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Human resource management experience

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Manager/Specialist

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Human Resources

Applicants may be considered for other current or anticipated vacancies within Jefferson City School District for which they are qualified. Additional positions may become available as a result of internal transfers, promotions, or departmental restructuring. Inclusion in the applicant pool does not guarantee an interview or offer of employment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month employment with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with education and relevant experience.

Purpose Statement

The Human Resources Manager will take an active role in managing routine HR functions while playing an integral part of enhancing operational efficiencies.

Essential Functions

• Partners with the Executive Director of Human Resources to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Assists with the acquisition process, which may include recruitment of certified staff, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants; collaborates with managers and the Executive Director of Human Resources to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assists with facilitating employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and employee investigations.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Provides support and direction to the Human Resources department staff, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances.
• Oversees compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Oversees Certification District Work Log site; Initial certification, Career, Provisional, TAC, ABCTE Program, etc.
• Oversees submission and tracking of liquidated damages and other contractual processes.
• Oversees completion of Unemployment Claims.
• Collaboratively works with the Executive Director of Human Resources to ensure accurate import of data from our financial management tool - SIS FIN, e.g. rollover of leave, awarding annual leave, compensation increases, wellness credit, creating a new file set each school year and a separate file set for summer school in order for data to roll from both the Business Office and Human Resources department, contracts, memorandums.
• Oversees the efficient and effective use of all PowerSchools/TalentEd products
• Assigns and Monitors the Vector Solutions digital platform to ensure Safe Schools video and policy compliance of employees.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law to include, but not limited to, FMLA, Title IX, Workforce development and other employment matters.
• Oversees processes set forth as they relate to onboarding, employee experience, offboarding.
• Ensures the integrity of district Human Resource data.
• Analyzes employee data and ensures the timely and accurate maintenance of records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Advanced technical skills to effectively execute and maintain electronic processes and procedures to continue leveraging technology for success and improved efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply employee contracts specific to salary and benefits for several different employee groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to learn the educational field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and related software.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• Human resource management experience is preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.
• An understanding of the complexities of education and certification for teachers and administrators is preferred.
• An understanding of the education field for both certified and classified staff would be beneficial.

Clearances

Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and movement around the work environment.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.