What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Data Specialist position at Mesa Public Schools?
- Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
- East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly:
$20.76
Class/Calendar:
B22, 12 months
Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New Hire Experience:
1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education:
1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To establish and maintain personnel payroll records for certificated or classified district personnel to ensure accurate and timely data entry and retrieval of district personnel information; and to maintain personnel data files to support human resources services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain personnel payroll records and data files for certificated or classified district personnel (i.e. hourly, biweekly and supplemental)
- Process Personnel Action Request Forms (PARs) for accurate and timely data entry to ensure the completion of the personnel component for the payroll process
- Monitor changes and adjustments to personnel payroll records to ensure accurate and timely payment to district personnel
- Maintain and monitor iVisions personnel data files that compile and support the personnel payroll records to ensure accurate data entry and retrieval of district personnel information
- Establish and maintain position numbers and job codes to coordinate with TimeClockPlus timekeeping system
- Create queries, with various levels of complexity, to proof data entry for accuracy and timeliness, provide analysis of employee data (current and historical) and various statistical data to support human resources services and for district, state and federal reporting purposes
- Run a variety of programs and reports to update and maintain personnel payroll records and master files, reconcile errors, print employment contracts and rehire lists to ensure appropriate placement on salary schedule and distribution of compensation
- Regular and on-time attendance required
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
- Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
- High School education or equivalent
- Minimum two years data entry experience
- Working knowledge and experience with iVisions preferred
- Human resources/payroll experience
- Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
- Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
- Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; excellent test battery; high math aptitude
- Intermediate computer proficiency to include use of Microsoft Word and Excel software applications
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with applicants, district personnel of all levels and general public
- Working knowledge of data processing techniques and query writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Most of the work is done in an office within the district’s central administration building or HR department
- Regular interaction with HR personnel, payroll, IT, principals, and sometimes external agencies. Must be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
- Heavy use of HR Information Systems (HRIS), spreadsheets, databases, and email
- Mostly seated at a desk, involving long periods of computer use
- While deadlines and data accuracy are critical, the physical work environment tends to be calm and structured
- May need to lift or carry office supplies or documents, typically not exceeding 20 pounds
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
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