What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Oklahoma City Public Schools?
Human Resources Generalist
Position Summary
The HR Generalist supports staff recruitment and retention by coordinating various human resources activities throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to off-boarding.
Essential Duties
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 806
Work Days: 242
FTE: 100
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.
Position Summary
The HR Generalist supports staff recruitment and retention by coordinating various human resources activities throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to off-boarding.
Essential Duties
- Guides HR operational issues and assists in developing new programs and initiatives to meet management needs.
- Partners with management teams across the district and serves as the primary HR point of contact to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate.
- Develops strategies, implements initiatives, and conducts various activities to recruit qualified candidates for various open positions throughout the district.
- Counsels applicants regarding requirements for hire, transfer, and/or reassignment eligibility, credentials, and/or certification.
- Ensures that accurate position allocations have been assigned to assigned sites and/or departments
- Understands and can provide guidance on internal and external equity regarding promotions, salary offers, and various aspects of compensation.
- Evaluates and processes employment offers
- Onboards new staff members
- Provides information regarding benefits available to employees according to the CBAs and Board Policies, to include benefit options, Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement System (OTRS) and types of leave.
- Assists employees in enrolling and or making changes to benefit elections
- Interprets applicable federal and state laws, Board policy, and regulations pertaining to the employment of district staff.
- Participates in the development, implementation, and monitoring of recruitment and retention plans.
- Identifies and works with the HR team to improve business processes to ensure efficient and accurate workflow and the best utilization of system capabilities to fit the District’s staffing and business needs.
- Delivers guidance and support to administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees regarding policies and procedures related to all employment-related issues.
- Maintains knowledge and expertise in human resources and regulatory-related issues that may affect staff relative to timekeeping, DOT requirements, safety, licensing, USDA and nutrition services, and Oklahoma State Department of Education guidelines, including recommendations on pending legislative actions, conducting research, responding to issues, and responding to inquiries from district leadership or staff.
- Troubleshoots complex employee issues and coordinates the handoff to or collaboration with other team members to solve the problem.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
- Proficient in using an HR Information System (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, WorkDay, etc).
- Proficient in using an office management suite such as Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
- Working knowledge of current federal and state employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to ADA, COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, USERRA, Title VII, and Title IX
- Ability to research, retrieve, analyze, and summarize data to develop clear and concise written reports and presentations.
- Ability to work independently and use rational judgment in the selection of appropriate resources to use in accomplishing assigned work.
- Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with OKCPS HR staff, other departments, and vendors.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and multi-task multiple projects and activities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Human Resources certification through SHRM or HRCI
- Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
- Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
- Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and other required duties.
- Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
- Requires some stooping, bending, stretching, and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.
- Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 806
Work Days: 242
FTE: 100
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.