Human Resources Generalist

The Oxford Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Generalist (Bookkeeper Position) to coordinate the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including the recruitment process, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and developing and/ or updating district Human resources policies, practices, and handbooks. The HR Generalist (Bookkeeper position) will perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; payroll support; performance and talent management record keeping; staff and faculty onboarding; occupational health and safety; and training and development support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Payroll Office to ensure the proper and accurate running of payroll and payroll tax reporting for employees as well as accounting purposes. This position will be a back up for payroll. 
• Interprets, updates, and implements aspects of the Employee Handbook, and other District Policies.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training for all certified and noncertified staff. 
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with professional licensure/certification for all certified staff. 
• Works with IT to build systems (i.e. posting job openings on to the district website and other specified online applications posting sites).
• Assists and participates with recruitment processes and procedures.
• Assists Assistant Superintendent with employee relations matters.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Creates, updates, and ensures that effective onboarding for all new hires is implemented.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Superintendent's Office on all employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Provides counsel to all employees relating to various human resource questions.
• Manages the administrative and logistical requirements for employees concluding service with the district including timely retrieval of district assets, revocation of building security badges and system access, and providing clear guidance on the continuation of benefits and transition packages to ensure full regulatory compliance and district security.
• Ensures that all record keeping is maintained, including data entry for new and existing employees, including but not limited to personnel files, medical and dental files for all participating employees including dependent and spouse information.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of annual open enrollment for all benefits.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.
• Assists in tracking the completion of staff evaluation programs for certified and noncertified staff. 
• Experience working closely with temporary staffing agencies to augment district staffing if needed.
• Understands, provides direction, and manages correspondence/communication regarding the compliance of legal requirements, including Connecticut certifications, FMLA, CT Paid Leave, collective bargaining, TRB, 403b, MERS/MERS2, and state reporting (CSDE, revenue services)
• Promotes an inclusive, equitable, and service-oriented approach to human capital functions.
• Coordinates and/or participates in District HR initiatives, i.e., New Hire Orientation, Benefits Fair, Career Fairs, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in human resources or related field
• Bachelor's degree required/advanced degree preferred with a major in public or business administration, human resources management, finance, or a closely related field.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent may deem acceptable and appropriate

Experience:

• Experience with payroll vendors - Tyler Technologies preferred.
• Experience with HR systems –Frontline, etc. required.
• Experience with PowerSchool preferred.
• Experience with public education and CT State Department of Education  & revenue services reporting strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Team player.
• Ability to organize, analyze and establish priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong technical skills. (i.e. Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Salary/Benefits: Per Agreement (Bookkeeper position)

Start Date: July 1, 2026