Human Resources Specialist

HR Jobs; Central (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Aflac

Pension through Wyoming Retirement?

12 paid sick leave days

Job summary

Sheridan County School District 2 is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to support recruiting, benefits administration, onboarding, Workers’ Compensation, and FMLA. You will manage the district’s HR systems, post job announcements, and handle data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities include assisting with recruitment strategies, ensuring proper use of HR policies, processing new hires and transfers, reviewing transcripts and certifications, and maintaining confidentiality of applicant and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR, business administration, or a related field is required.
• Experience performing HR-related job functions is preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as system administrator for the district’s recruiting and hiring software and record-keeping tools.
• Maintain the hiring system, including posting job announcements, updating forms, and managing templates and system correspondence.
• Update employee accounts and access; compile reports and make improvement recommendations.
• Support hiring managers with recruitment strategies and with correct use of district hiring policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

HR policies

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HRIS

Job description

Human Resources Specialist role supporting recruiting, benefits administration, onboarding, Workers Compensation, and FMLA for Sheridan County School District 2.

Responsibilities

• Serve as system administrator for the district’s recruiting and hiring software and record-keeping tools.
• Maintain the hiring system, including posting job announcements, updating forms, and managing job templates and system correspondence.
• Update employee accounts and associated access; compile reports and make improvement recommendations.
• Support hiring managers by assisting with recruitment strategies and ensuring correct use of district hiring policies, procedures, and applicant tracking tools.
• Process new hires, transfers, and re-assignments, including pre-employment screenings and required paperwork.
• Review official transcripts, VOS forms, and PTSB certifications for initial placement on the certified salary schedule.
• Enter data into electronic systems and produce reports related to benefit enrollments and employment status changes.
• Assist new employees with understanding and enrolling in district benefits within required timelines.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment periods; support monthly and annual Affordable Care Act compliance tasks.
• Handle general inquiries about employee benefits and HR procedures, providing responsive, equitable, and courteous customer service.
• Ensure proper and valid certification for staff during new hire processing.
• Review injury reports for completeness and guideline compliance; identify opportunities to improve service delivery methods and procedures.
• Receive, review, and submit Workers’ Compensation incident reports to the state; assist staff with Workers’ Compensation inquiries.
• Report suspicious, questionable, or unusual incidents to the Human Resources Director.
• Track FMLA requests, maintain electronic medical files, and monitor absences monthly to help ensure timely notifications and protection of FMLA rights.
• Review, track, and process lane change requests for certified staff.
• Assign contracts, work agreements, and extra duty contracts to employees following School Board approval.
• Compile and maintain data for the Wyoming Department of Education, including 602 reporting.
• May support processing of Substitute Teachers, Student Teachers, Volunteers, and Contractors, including interview scheduling and paperwork processing.
• Act as a liaison to district staff, students, and the community.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality regarding applicants, employees, and students.
• Participate in assigned special projects and perform other similar duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience performing HR-related job functions is preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is desirable but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans
• Aflac
• Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System
• 19 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days"