Human Resources Associate - Office of Talent Management

License and Certification Qualifications: Current professional HR certification issued by HRCI (PHR or SPHR) or SHRM (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Preferred Education Qualifications: H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent RequiredBachelors Degree in related field Preferred Experience Qualifications: 3 years in an office/clerical environment RequiredExperience in human resources or staffing Preferred Skills Qualifications: Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful mannerAbility to exercise independent judgment, troubleshoot, and solve problemsAbility to work accurately with employee dataAbility to write routine correspondence and speak effectively with employeesAbility to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentialityStrong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a high-volume processing environmentAbility to work as part of a teamFlexibility and adaptability to changeAbility to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in a positive and professional mannerStrong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office requiredKnowledge of PeopleSoft preferred Primary Responsibilities: Provide assistance in the organization, coordination, and implementation of all staffing administrative processes within the Human Resources Division. Enter, update, and/or retrieve information from various human resources systems to process transactions such as job postings, job offers, displacements, transfers, and separations.Ensure accuracy and timely processing of all human resources transactions.Handle inquiries concerning status of transactions, application, and hiring from applicants/divisions/schools.Prepare information on available qualified applicants for timely referrals to administrators/supervisors.Maintain databases that are pertinent to recruitment, retention, staffing, and certification.Handle certification questions from applicants/divisions/schools.Maintain accurate certification data in PeopleSoft with downloads from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) for certificate conversions, upgrades, and endorsements.Prepare necessary documents and perform administrative tasks related to recruitment, retention, staffing, and certification which may include, but not limited to:Division/School rosters.Monthly Board reports.Confidential employment issues.Certification data from the GaPSC for renewals, new hires, upgrades, and endorsements for Gifted, ESOL, Coaching, and Reading.Student teacher process.Criminal Background Checks.Receive telephone calls and respond or refer as appropriate.Receive and distribute mail.Track separation forms and send out exit surveys.Assist other human resources staff with support when needed.Assist other human resources staff with certification support.Attend New Employee Orientation for new hire certification requirementsProvide clerical and logistical support for administrators/supervisors that may include, but not limited to:Maintain administrators calendar.Schedule recruitment trips.Assist with job fairs.Provide support with investigation documentation.Assist with preparation for presentations.Job evaluations.Assist with preparing for quarterly Administrative Assistant (AA) meetingsMonitor school rosters for compliance with staff allotments.Communicate with all parties in a businesslike, courteous, and efficient manner.Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with local schools, central office staff, applicants, and other employees.Help cultivate a responsive and customer-focused climate.Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.