HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SWITCHBOARD
HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 233 · Flossmoor, IL · 3 wk ago
Human Resources$29/hrFull-time
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- Experience in office administration, customer service, or school district operations preferred
- Strong communication and phone etiquette skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with office software and HR or data systems preferred
- Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
- Experience in office administration, customer service, or school district operations preferred
- Strong communication and phone etiquette skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with office software and HR or data systems preferred
- Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned in support of Finance Department operations and district needs
Responsibilities
- Serves as the district's primary communications hub and provides front-line customer service to staff, families, and community members
- Answer all incoming district phone calls in a professional and timely manner
- Route calls to appropriate buildings, departments, or personnel
- Respond to general district inquiries from parents, staff, and community members
- Serve as the front-line customer service representative for the district
- Manage call logs, message routing systems, or tracking tools as applicable
- Ensure accurate message delivery and follow-up communication when needed
- Receive and process incoming HR documents, forms, applications, and packets
- Conduct initial review of HR paperwork for completeness and accuracy
- Scan, route, and distribute HR documents for appropriate processing (non-archival digitization)
- Prepare physical and/or digital HR files for HR Generalist review and action
- Absorb and distribute onboarding packets
- Maintain call logs and message routing systems
- Support the hiring process by scheduling candidate interviews and coordinating calendars for HR staff and hiring teams
- Send interview confirmations, logistics, and related communications
- Prepare interview packets and materials for HR Generalist or Coordinator use
- Maintain interview schedules and ensure accurate calendar coordination
- Provide limited support for job posting coordination (posting assistance only, not management)
- Provide scheduling and calendar support for HR leadership and staff
- Perform copying, printing, scanning, and document preparation as needed
- Absorb and organize general office supplies
- Absorb and prepare meeting logistics and preparation for HR department meetings
- Provide general clerical and administrative support to the HR office
- Prepare board packets for the personnel committee meetings, including preparation of board memos, artifacts, and management/upload of all items in the board document platform
- Attend meetings and provide support as required
- Absorb and assist with documentation and development of negotiation agreements
- Maintain confidentiality of restricted information
- Perform initial data entry of applicant and employee information into HR systems (e.g., Frontline, TalentEd)
- Forward or flag incomplete applications or documents for follow-up
- Absorb and assist with monitoring intake queues in HR systems
- Absorb and support basic processing tasks within HR platforms as assigned
Benefits
- Eligible for the District's comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits as applicable.