Assists in the administration of Employee Rights programs including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance, leaves and unemployment. Investigates and helps resolve workplace conflicts involving EEO, harassment and bullying. Supports unemployment operations, which includes developing/sending responses to claims and attending unemployment hearings as a representative or witness. Analyzes, evaluates, monitors and prepares recommendations regarding leave administration, Assists in the administration of the leave program as needed by: engaging with employees who need leave requests; securing/reviewing documentation supporting leave requests; determining whether leave requests should be approved based on documentation; entering leave data, processing payroll information and coordinating the entry of leave data with third-party FMLA leave administrator (which includes running various reports and following complex processes to replace non-FMLA absences with FMLA absences); and facilitating payroll adjustments.

Salary: $57,197 - 82,296

How To Apply

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources. A current resume and three (3) letters of recommendation signed by the author and dated less than one (1) year old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

Other Information

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That's why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

Qualifications

• Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• Previous experience in EEO services, unemployment and/or leave administration.
• Human resources administration in a high-volume transaction environment is preferred.
• Experience with an automated HRMS, preferably PeopleSoft is required.
• Previous experience in a public sector environment is desired.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assists with a variety of projects including program design, analysis, administration and implementation of the EEO//Bullying/Harassment program, leave programs and unemployment response systems.
• Responds to routine issues and questions from departmental managers, supervisors, Office of Human Resources (OHR) staff and other district employees regarding the EEO/Bullying/Harassment program. Investigates various EEO/Bullying/Harassment complaints and recommends dispositions.
• Investigates unemployment claims, provides responses to State, and attends unemployment hearings as a representative or witness.
• Implements and audits leave entries and pay related to leaves and leave adjustments.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of EEO data.
• Assists with maximizing HRMS capabilities to administer all leave programs effectively and efficiently.
• Works with OHR and the Office of Finance staff to assist in the entry and administration of various leave plans.
• Assists in the development of communication materials related to Employee Rights programs and provides training as needed.
• Develops and documents procedures in order to meet compliance requirements, streamline current processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the EEO, leave and unemployment fields by reading journals and attending seminars and training classes.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.