East Greenwich Public Schools is seeking applications for the district's Human Resources Coordinator.
Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator
Department/Division: School Department
Reports To: Director of Finance, Operations and Administration
Salary: Commensurate with experience and determined annually by the School Committee
Exempt
Full Time- 12 months
Works under the supervision of the Director of Finance, Operations and Administration, the Human Resource Coordinator provides oversight and coordination of recruitment and employment (including equal employment opportunity). Responsible for the oversight and administration of all employee benefits, either mandated by contractual agreements or regulatory.
The Human Resources Coordinator handles employee recordkeeping and reporting, plus the creation and maintenance of Human Resources standard operating procedures. This position also assists with employee
relations and labor relations when needed. It develops training as well as performance management, employee events and human resource policy development with execution.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Maintenance of human resources office standard operating procedures and administration of human resources policies;
Administration of paid-time-off plans, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and leaves of absence, including but not limited to FMLA;
Responsible for managing and coordinating the district's workers' compensation safety committee program to ensure quarterly goals are met.
Manage recruitment, job postings, onboarding, and placement of new employees. Manage employee separation process;
Organize and maintain human resource records and information systems, including paper and electronic records;
Create and submit as needed, human resource reports, including employee benefit, safety, and equal employment opportunity reports;
Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, including discrimination or harassment complaints and policy interpretation questions, and, as needed, assists the Superintendent in the investigation of such complaints or questions;
Assures compliance with applicable human resource and employment laws and regulations, along with being a point of contact for Access to Public Records requests.
Administer and assist in the development of employee events, training and development programs, wellness programs, employee recognition, and employee relations programs;
Setup/Maintain employment records in MUNIS;
Review and maintain Job Description Catalog, Substitute Handbook, Employee Handbook;
Maintenance of Frontline System: Absence management and Frontline Central
Title IX Coordinator
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Administration or Superintendent
Desired Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Human Resources or Human Resource certification or related degree preferred.
Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Resources role. Experience in the public sector and in a unionized environment.
Experience should include recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits, human resource information systems, legal understanding, and employee relations.
Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and practices.
Working knowledge of municipal, state and Federal laws affecting personnel management, payroll/compensation and employee benefits. Knowledge of Rhode Island and federal retention procedures and applicable laws.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and human resource information systems, such as Aspen, Aesop, Munis or similar enterprise software products or applications.
Independent judgment and initiative in planning and organizing human resource functions in compliance with policies and protocols, and state, Federal and local laws.
A strong work ethic and commitment.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, constituents, and the general public.
Ability to define problems, retrieve data and establish facts then draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions.
Tools & Equipment Used
The individual should be familiar with the operation of standard office equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, and spreadsheet and word processing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
frequently required to sit, talk, and hear;
frequently required use of hands to operate, find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
occasionally required to stand or walk;
occasionally required to reach with hands and arms;
occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
Physical Environment/Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and which are normally found in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, initial screening, rating of education and experience, oral interview(s), and reference and background checks are required.
Summary
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The East Greenwich Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.