Assistant Director of Human Resources

POSITION: Assistant Director of Human Resources
WORK YEAR: 12-month position, benefits eligible
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt/Non-Aligned
HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hrs/week
REPORTS TO: The Director of Human Resources
ANNUAL SALARY: $75,000-$82,000

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JOB GOAL: Assist the Director of Human Resources and support the Human Resources Office.

In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases and HR systems related to employee hiring, leaves, and licensure.
• Assist and train employees and administrators in navigation of the HR systems that are used by WPS, including absence management, employee records, applicant tracking, and the accounting platform.
• Be responsible for oversight of HRIS platforms required to ensure seamless delivery/execution of employee self-service, performance management and overall HR record-keeping, working with internal stakeholders to ensure security and integrity of data.
• Oversee the new hire processing/onboarding from recruitment to their first day of the position, along with other transactional tasks for the department. This includes working with the HR Director to assist in administrator searches.
• Manage the recruitment and onboarding of substitutes.
• Responsible for state and federal reporting.
• Generate reports, analyze data and statistical information.
• Monitor the maintenance of confidential files, including all district employee personnel and medical files.
• Oversee onboarding for student teachers/interns/volunteers.
• Assist the Director with employee disciplinary, Title IX, and Title XI investigations.
• Manage all types of leaves of absence (FMLA, discretionary, medical, career exploration, worker’s compensation, etc).
• Responsible for monitoring Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) educator licensure.
• Oversee processing of unemployment claims.
• Assist the Director with various projects.
• Fill in for Director at meetings when needed.
• Supervise the day-to-day work of the Human Resources Administrative Assistant.
• Attend MASPA meetings with the Director.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director or Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Responds to immediate concerns and issues that arise with little direction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively and professionally with various stakeholders (employees, parents, town officials, and community members).
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage them effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Possess a high degree of independent initiative and ability to problem solve.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Deep understanding of the sensitive nature of personnel matters, including the need for confidentiality at all times.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with Munis, Frontline/Aesop, employee records, applicant tracking, Gmail, and PowerSchool or similar HRIS systems preferred.
• At least three years of experience in human resources or a related field.
• Experience working in education, municipal, or state agencies highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field preferred.

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