Human Resources Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Arkansas School Board Association and employee to coordinate workers’ compensation claims
• Coordinate the Family and Medical Leave process (eligibility, notices, payroll, etc.), complying with federal guidelines, and assisting employees with appropriate voluntary benefit claim forms
• Coordinate the state maternity leave process
• Complete required payroll items by the monthly deadline, including but not limited to importing attendance and calculating docking
• District contact for the outside substitute agency and coordinator of the long-term substitute process
• Assist with the electronic records and applicant tracking system (form creation, workflows, troubleshooting, employee questions, etc.)
• Complete fingerprinting and assist all new hires and volunteers with the background check process
• Print district ID badges for new hires and yearly for existing employees
• Complete all verbal and written employment verifications, professional development verifications, and prior experience verifications
• Register new certified hires for novice teacher training
• Administer the ParaPro Assessment for new hires as needed
• Assist licensed staff with teaching license renewals
• Update Labor Law notices and distribute them to all locations in the district
• Assist with creation of staff contract calendars
• Cover office receptionist for lunch daily and as needed
• Provide administrative assistance for the offices of Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 
• Clean background check
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, and telephone

Physical Requirements

• Be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift. (<20 lbs.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Contract: A full contract for this position is 240 days. The 2026-2027 employment contract will be prorated based on days worked.

Salary : $43,277 - $54,413