Human Resources Assistant

Job Summary

This position exists to provide assistance to District staff with benefits and other human resource-related matters.

About the Role

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is committed to a culture of high quality and effective instruction, partnerships and collaboration, student and staff well-being, high student achievement, stewardship of resources, and equitable education.

Responsibilities

• Manage the setup and maintenance of benefits management systems and information to ensure that vendors and employees have accurate and up-to-date information.
• Process COBRA events, ensuring timely participant notifications, and assist in resolving eligibility discrepancies.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses related to Unemployment Insurance claims.
• Manage the recruiting, onboarding and maintenance for non-certified substitutes.
• Aid in employee record and data retention.
• Collaborate with managers and staff on development of position descriptions and job specifications.
• Provide information and recommendations to District administration regarding bargaining unit and individual contracts.
• Assist the Director of Human Resources with special projects and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Required Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in a similar role or a background in benefits administration, including direct customer service experience.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities when dealing with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in working with multiple information systems.
• Demonstrated organizational skills showing the ability to prioritize work, independently initiate actions to meet deadlines, establish and maintain recordkeeping systems, and complete all aspects of assignments under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of employment laws such as: FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, ACA, COBRA, MN ESST, MN PFML.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan).
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan.
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) 403b Matching Annuity.
• Sick Leave.
• Floating Holiday.
• Personal paid and unpaid leave.
• Vacation.

Pay and Schedule

Contract Full-time position 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 12 months per year (248 work days, 12 holidays).

Salary and Benefits

Salary and Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions: Hourly rate of pay ranging from $27.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience.

Application Instructions

Note Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.