K-12 HR Talent & Credentialing Specialist

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a Human Resources Specialist – Staffing, Recruitment & Credentialing to coordinate job postings, applicant tracking, credentialing, and substitute staffing across SISD. The role emphasizes compliance, accuracy, and timely employment documentation.

Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, interview logistics, and onboarding, while maintaining credentialing records and supporting state and federal reporting.

Qualifications

• Coursework completed in human resources, business administration, public administration, education, or a related field.
• Experience in human resources, recruitment coordination, personnel administration, credentialing, or related administrative functions preferred.
• Experience in a K–12 school district, intermediate school district, or public-sector environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Michigan educator certification, professional licensure, and school personnel qualification requirements preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems, HR information systems, and electronic record management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and related digital administrative systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain detailed records, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, demonstrate initiative, and proactively resolve operational concerns.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to manage confidential personnel information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain the District’s job posting and recruitment processes across departments and employee classifications.
• Prepare, publish, update, and close internal and external job postings in accordance with District procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment requirements.
• Maintain the District’s applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate job posting information, applicant records, recruitment timelines, and hiring documentation.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and hiring administrators to coordinate vacancies, posting requirements, and recruitment activities.
• Support the preparation, formatting, and maintenance of position descriptions and recruitment materials.
• Coordinate applicant communications, including acknowledgments, interview invitations, status updates, and other recruitment-related correspondence.
• Assist hiring administrators with applicant screening processes, including verification of required qualifications, certifications, credentials, and employment eligibility.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, interview materials, and related hiring logistics.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities, candidate selection processes, and required hiring documentation.
• Support reference checks, background checks, credential verification, and other pre-employment processes as assigned.
• Coordinate with HR leadership to ensure timely completion of hiring recommendations, employment documentation, and required approvals.
• Maintain and update applicant pools for anticipated vacancies, substitute positions, and other identified staffing needs.
• Support recruitment initiatives, job fairs, higher education partnerships, and other activities designed to strengthen the District’s applicant pipeline.
• Monitor recruitment timelines and communicate outstanding actions or potential delays to hiring administrators and HR leadership.
• Assist in preparing recruitment and staffing reports, including vacancy status, applicant activity, posting timelines, and hiring trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment workflows, applicant communication, and overall efficiency of the hiring process.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Saginaw Intermediate School District is seeking a Human Resources Specialist – Staffing, Recruitment & Credentialing to coordinate job postings, applicant tracking, credentialing, and substitute staffing across SISD. The role emphasizes compliance, accuracy, and timely employment documentation.

Responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, interview logistics, and onboarding, while maintaining credentialing records and supporting state and federal reporting.