Human Resources Specialist

Richmond County School System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County School System is seeking an HR Specialist in Augusta, GA. The role supports onboarding, recruiting screening, and new hire orientation within the Human Resources Department. The position inputs data into HRIS/payroll, manages GCIC/fingerprinting, and maintains personnel files.

Requirements include an associate degree with HR experience preferred, strong attention to detail, and solid data processing skills. 235 days/year schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent college coursework.
• Experience in Human Resources preferred.
• Excellent data entry, record-keeping, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new employees by coordinating recruiting, screening, and orientation.
• Input data into HRIS and payroll systems.
• Manage GCIC and fingerprinting requests for new hires.
• Create and maintain personnel files.
• Assist with recruitment when possible.
• Process certifications and updates in GaPSC portal.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Reporting

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

MS Word/Excel

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department or Location:

Human Resources Department

Position Type:

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title:

Human Resources Specialist

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Human Resources Coordinator

Days Worked:

235 Days (12 months)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associate degree in a related field or equivalent college coursework.

Certification or Licensure: None

Skills: Ability to maintain records, enter data with accuracy, and create reports. Excellent human relations skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. Ability to work independently. cooperatively with others and present information to a small group.

Work Experience: Experience in Human Resources preferred.

PRIMARY DUTY: This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently participating in the onboarding of new employees by recruiting, screening, and facilitating new hire orientation. Inputs data into the Human Resources and Financial Management System. Conducts initial and upgrade GaPSC requests for certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Corresponds with applicants in regard to inquiries concerning employment opportunities; reviews and evaluates applications, transcripts, references, and other credentials in regard to initial employment.
• Conduct screening and queries from Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to assist in locating quality applicants for employment.
• Prepares on-boarding documents for new hires and facilitates new hire orientation for new employees.
• Creates personnel files for all new hires.
• Initiates GCIC and fingerprinting requests to the designated employee as part of the new hire approval process.
• Prepares and distributes necessary documents to departments.
• Uploads new hire documents to payroll and tracks new hire data on a shared spreadsheet.
• Uploads and monitors new hire and upgrade certification requests in the GaPSC portal and communicates issues with the coordinator.
• Input data into the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to include pay screens for processing new hires, tax information, certification, location changes, and position changes.
• Assists with recruitment when possible.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.

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Job Details

Salary: $40,071 to $53,933 SY

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required