Human Resources Specialist

Gresham Barlow School District; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham Barlow School District is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide administrative and clerical support for personnel records and district HR workflows. The role focuses on maintaining confidential files, processing data for negotiations, and coordinating information flow across departments.

The position starts around November 15, 2026, with 8 hours per day and 260 days per year at an hourly salary of $36.12 to $39.87.

Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources / Payroll, preferably in an educational setting.
• Education required: Associate of Arts degree or equivalent.
• Licenses/certifications: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; First Aid/CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and information to employees, applicants, patrons and agencies on personnel matters.
• Establishes and maintains confidential personnel files and other employment documents.
• Assists in gathering, compiling and photocopying data for contract negotiations.
• Maintains multiple database systems to track personnel information.
• Responds to surveys and requests from agencies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor; punctual attendance.

Skills

Office equipment

English communication

Following instructions

Self-starter

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Detail orientation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Gresham Barlow School District

• Position Type: Confidential/ Human Resources Specialist
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: District Office

Projected Start Date: Approximately November 15, 2026 .Exact date to be determined by the district.

8 hours/day, 260 days/year

Salary Range $36.12 to $39.87 hourly

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of thisposition, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

POSITION SUMMARY: The job of Human Resources Specialist is done for the purpose of providing administrative and clerical services, establishing and maintaining personnel records, and assisting in expediting and coordinating the workload to assure the smooth and efficient operation of the Human Resources Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Experience Required: Prior Human Resources /Payroll experience, preferably in an educational setting
• Education Required: Minimum of Associate of Arts degree or equivalent
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; current First Aid/CPR Card

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations related to assigned functions including budgeting, financial and statistical record keeping, district policies, state law, and collective bargaining agreements
• Customer service principles, protocols, and methods

SKILLS IN:

• Operating standard office equipment as well as computer programs and applications (e.g. email, system applications, word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing) and the ability to do complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (e.g. correct spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Functioning as a self-starter who works well independently or in a team
• Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Handling multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Working cooperatively with a wide variety of people, both staff members and the public, in a tactful and courteous manner
• Exercising prudent judgment in client relationships and maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding staff information
• Maintaining records and compiling reports with acute attention to detail

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides assistance and information to employees, applicants, patrons and agencies on a variety of personnel related matters
• Establishes and maintains confidential personnel files and other employment related documents
• Assists in gathering, compiling and photocopying data for contract negotiations
• Maintains multiple database systems in order to track a variety of personnel related information
• Responds to surveys and report requests from a variety of agencies as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Prompt and regular attendance

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Contributes to positive staff relations by involvement, participation and coordination of district-wide staff events
• Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• sit for prolonged periods of time
• talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environmenthmm, ok you may desire the rest?