Human Resources Specialist

Altus Schools; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Schools is seeking an Human Resources Specialist to provide specialized administrative support for HR service requests, credentialing, salary placement, and compliance, ensuring accurate documentation and timely responses to staff questions.

The role includes onboarding and coordinating with the Operations Department, with a focus on confidential handling of records and timely, compliant processes in a 12-month onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized administrative support for HR service requests, credentialing, salary placement, compliance, audits, workers’ compensation, and employee documentation.
• Monitors and coordinates incoming HR service requests, maintains credential and salary advancement records, supports compliance activities, and responds to employee questions within policies.
• Provides administrative support to the Operations Department as needed.
• Requires accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, and the ability to organize and complete multiple assignments within established timelines.
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of instructional and student support personnel to implement the school’s program.

Job description

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed.

Application Preparation Checklist (Before You Begin)

• Copy of Transcripts Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed.
• Letters of Recommendation Two letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor.
• Resume
• Cover Letter

In addition, you will be asked to respond to five long-answer questions. Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application.

BASIC FUNCTION / DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Administrator, the Human Resources Specialist provides specialized administrative support for Human Resources service requests, credentialing, salary placement, compliance, audits, workers’ compensation, and employee documentation. The position monitors and coordinates incoming HR service requests, maintains accurate credential and salary advancement records, supports compliance activities, and responds to employee questions within established policies, procedures, and assigned areas of responsibility.

The Human Resources Specialist also provides administrative support to the Operations Department as needed. The position requires accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, sound follow-through, and the ability to organize and complete multiple assignments within established timelines.

This position directly supports the delivery of educational services by ensuring the effective recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, development, and retention of qualified instructional and student support personnel necessary to implement the school’s educational program and serve students.

LOCATION

12-Month Workday Contract – 100% onsite (Monday-Friday)

SELECTION PROCESS

Qualified applicants will first complete a brief work styles/behavioral survey. Candidates who successfully complete this initial phase will be invited to a panel interview with School Administrators. Candidates recommended from the first interview will advance to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent School Services and Founding Director, and the Superintendent School Services and Founder. Candidates advancing through interviews must provide a complete list of current and prior school employment per SB848 requirements.

Please note that not all applicants will be invited to interview, and only those selected will be contacted regarding next steps. Hiring decisions are made based on the full evaluation process, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Employees are eligible for coverage beginning the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance, and a variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits. The benefits are 100% employer-paid for the employee and all eligible dependents!

Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Jessica Andrecht at [e-mail]. Advance notice is required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable state and federal law.