POSITION: Human Resources Specialist

REPORTS TO: Chief Talent Officer


PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Human Resources Specialist provides support to the Human Resources leader and team in various functional areas, including special projects. Also performs administrative responsibilities for the entire Human Resources Department.

MISSION: The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School District's vision and mission.

C.O.R.E.:
C- Children First: The well being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
R- Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

RESPONSIBILITES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Answer the main telephone line and central department email address; follow through with internal and external customer requests for services and information.
2. Route or answer correspondence to the appropriate HR team member, noting the priority of the request.
3. Coordinate requests for information and services for of all items in the department email box.
4. Assting with new-hire process; including all necessary paperwork, entering employee information into HRIS/Payroll system, Board Actions, and creating new employee files.
5. Provide assistance to employees who submit name changes, address changes, beneficiary changes, direct deposit, and W-4 changes.
6. Process supply orders and purchase orders for supplies, as needed.
7. Create and maintain district personnel files.
8. Collect and organize health screening forms.
9. Complete both written and verbal verifications of employment for current and former employees.
10. Assist with processing and tracking unemployment claims.
11. Provide administrative support to Director of Human Resources.
12. Provide additional support to HR staff with other clerical duties as needed.
13. Process tuition reimbursement requests.
14. Manage employee training and development (Act 48 and Act 45 hours).
15. Safe School (employee training) administration and tracking.
16. Assist with talent aquisition, benefit open enrollment, processing daily attendance, mailing COBRA notices, volunteers, and address/employee name changes in benefit portals, and other special projects as assigned.

Essential Job Skills

1. Must possess excellent customer service skills, including good written and verbal communication, and the ability to deal with stressful interpersonal situations in a courteous and responsible manner at all times
2. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to use these tools to be highly organized
3. Typing and multi-tasking skills
4. Problem-solving skills
5. Must be a self-starter, independent, and proactive worker

Qualifications:

• High school graduate, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior experience required, preferrably in an HR environment

UNION AFFILIATION: Not applicable

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Receipt of a completed application, resume and cover letter
• A minimum of three references from previous or current directors, principal, and supervisors
• Personal interview(s)

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 610-447-5886.