Job Description - Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operations, organization and processes which provides maximum support to the teachers, administrators and support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processes new hires paperwork (including background check) and meets with new staff members to review paperwork and answer questions.
• Manages and reviews fingerprinting results; prepares Suitability letters and reports.
• Assists with new-hire orientations.
• Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Coordinates all sick bank activities and information with the Committee.
• Maintains Longevity records and Job/Salary records in MUNIS according to contract requirements.
• Manages and processes college credits submissions and notifications; assists with employee questions.
• Maintains MTRS information for employees.
• Coordinate with City Retirement and Human Resources staff on benefits-related matters.
• Maintain a filing system of memorandums or other instructions from the Superintendent of Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations or other designated employees indicating a change or modification in salary, stipends and other forms of compensations.
• Processes name and address change requests.
• Becomes familiar with duties of other team members and assists them with projects in peak flow time; when requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Ability to work successfully and collaboratively in a deadline-based environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data integrity.

Qualifications Preferred:

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification credential.
• Experience utilizing Munis.
• Experience utilizing Harpers Payroll.

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field of study or at least two years experience in Human Resources role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of school district structure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MUNIS, Harpers Payroll and X2.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google Docs.

Reports To:

Director of Human Resources

Terms of Employment:

Twelve month work year. 

Salary:

This is an exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.