What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Highline Public Schools?
The Highline Public Schools Human Resources Department is seeking a Human Resources Employment & Compensation Specialist to join their team!
SUMMARY: As a part of its commitment to innovate and increase operational efficiency, all staff members of Employee Services are expected to: deliver impeccable customer service; ensure speedy and accurate turnaround of all HR, payroll and budget transactions; and work as a cross-trained, flexible and cohesive team. The Human Resources Specialist is a crucial member of the Employee Services team, working closely with department leadership on the development of new and revised policies and procedures for the unit. They are expected to exercise independent judgment in the processing of transactions. They may be consulted to interpret Board policy or state or federal guidelines related to this process. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced operations professionals to have a lasting impact on the way Highline Public Schools serves its staff, students and community.
ASSIGNED PORTFOLIO - Employment & Compensation Specialist:
The Employment and Compensation Specialist is a critical member of the Employee Services team, working closely with department leadership on the development of new and revised policies and procedures for the unit. They will also evaluate applications from employees to determine eligibility in line with established policies and procedures. Key additional responsibilities includes:
- Manage incoming forms, faxes, electronic correspondence and other documents from employees related to staffing concerns, including the following: New Hire/Re-Hire, Transfers, Promotions, Demotions, Job Title Changes, Separations and Reductions in Force (RIFs), Contract renewal.
- Lead the hiring process, including human resources, payroll and budget transactions for all new hires with support from others as peak activity demands.
- Support the broader HR team in responding to routine queries related to staffing policies and programs.
- Manage and carry out activities related to staffing policies and related programs for Highline.
For a full job description, please see the linked job posting.
Salary : $95,472 - $106,464