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HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/SWITCHBOARD

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.

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