Human Resources Specialist

Projected Start Date: Approximately November 15, 2026. Exact date to be determined by the district.

8 hours/day, 260 days/year

Salary Range $36.12 to $39.87 hourly

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST – DISTRICT OFFICE

POSITION SUMMARY: The job of Human Resources Specialist is done for the purpose of providing administrative and clerical services, establishing and maintaining personnel records, and assisting in expediting and coordinating the workload to assure the smooth and efficient operation of the Human Resources Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Experience Required: Prior Human Resources /Payroll experience, preferably in an educational setting
• Education Required: Minimum of Associate of Arts degree or equivalent
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance; current First Aid/CPR Card
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Knowledge of rules and regulations related to assigned functions including budgeting, financial and statistical record keeping, district policies, state law, and collective bargaining agreements
• Customer service principles, protocols, and methods
  
  

Skills In

• Operating standard office equipment as well as computer programs and applications (e.g. email, system applications, word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing) and the ability to do complex mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (e.g. correct spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions
• Functioning as a self-starter who works well independently or in a team
• Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Handling multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Working cooperatively with a wide variety of people, both staff members and the public, in a tactful and courteous manner
• Exercising prudent judgment in client relationships and maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding staff information
• Maintaining records and compiling reports with acute attention to detail
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Provides assistance and information to employees, applicants, patrons and agencies on a variety of personnel related matters
• Establishes and maintains confidential personnel files and other employment related documents
• Assists in gathering, compiling and photocopying data for contract negotiations
• Maintains multiple database systems in order to track a variety of personnel related information
• Responds to surveys and report requests from a variety of agencies as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Prompt and regular attendance
  
  

Other Job Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Contributes to positive staff relations by involvement, participation and coordination of district-wide staff events
• Attends meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• sit for prolonged periods of time
• talk and hear conversations in a potentially noisy environment
• use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive motion such as keyboarding
• reach for and handle objects
• use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly focus on a computer screen
  

Physical Requirements

Ability to:

Workplace Expectations

• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
• Exercising prudent judgment
• Utilize the District's electronic systems and applications only for tasks related to the position
• Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
• If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be required
• Cultivate and model a respectful working environment
  
  

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Applications must be submitted to Frontline Recruiting and Hiring by the closing date in order to be considered for the position. All employees hired by the District into a position not requiring licensure must be fingerprinted and have a criminal history check completed. The cost is $71.50 and is the responsibility of the employee. This employment is considered probationary pending return of the criminal records check from the FBI and Oregon State Police through the Oregon Department of Education.
  
  

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER