What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Summit ESC?
HR Specialist - Summit ESC
Full-Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Annual Salary: $50,779.28 - $53,256.29 (Salary schedule placement commensurate with experience and training)
Deadline: April 17, 2026
Summary/Objective: Provides administrative support to the Human Resources (HR) department, handling day-to-day operations such as onboarding new hires, creating/processing employment contracts, maintaining employee records and managing job postings.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or other related field.
- Two to five years of previous HR experience preferred.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel). Experience with Frontline (AppliTrack and Absence Management), PowerSchool Records, Public School Works and other PowerSchool software programs preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as math skills required.
- Understanding of employment laws and labor regulations.
- High level of integrity for handling confidential information, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
- Other qualifications the Board/Superintendent may find permissible for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process, verify, and maintain all personnel related documentation required by law and ESC policies.
- Oversee new employee orientations. Responsible for onboarding all new staff.
- Coordinate onboarding of substitutes in collaboration with Renhill Group.
- Assist with background checks through BCII and FBI.
- Create contracts on behalf of the ESC (LEA contracts, employment contracts)
- Administer ESC health plans and all insurance programs. Explain ESC personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants. Acts as a liaison between ESC and insurance providers.
- Create and manage postings all job vacancies, including Superintendent/Treasurer Searches.
- Provide timely assistance to team members regarding benefit and human resource questions and issues.
- Maintain HR and special event pages on website.
Employee Benefits:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- 50k Board Paid Life Insurance
- 11 Paid Holidays
- School Employee Retirement System: Employee contributes 10%, Summit ESC Board of Governors contributes 14%
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Supplemental Insurance including Vision, Disability, Critical Illness, etc.
- Annuity and Deferral options (403b or 457 accounts)
Summit ESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $50,779 - $53,256