Human Resources Generalist

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Director in the recruitment of employees.
• Maintain and modify the “We Are Hiring” page on the District Website to highlight opportunities and employee resources.
• Manage HR social media platforms and leverage job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Handshake, College Central) to advertise openings and increase the qualified applicant pool.
• Oversee the Handshake platform to recruit certified staff and strengthen university partnerships.
• Expand the qualified candidate pool, coordinate job fair participation, university outreach, and target marketing strategies to attract top talent.
• Represent the district at annual job fairs, including travel to universities and colleges as needed.
• Create and distribute digital and print materials to support outreach efforts and enhance visibility.
• Communicate in a timely manner with candidates providing them with the necessary information on “Why Morton” is the right fit for them.
• Manage/maintain a comprehensive candidate database.
• Collaborate with District/Building Administrators to ensure that employee candidates identified as great fits are interviewed for a position.
• Screen substitute teacher applications, conduct interviews, and reference checks.
• Manage inventory of materials for job fairs and onboarding.
• Manage all workmen’s compensation cases.
• Utilize technology and communication skills to ensure that employees are receiving timely and appropriate care.
• Support the HR Specialist, when needed, with the onboarding of employees.
• Oversee absence management using the District’s HRIS system when the HR Specialist is unavailable.
• Collaborate with the HR Team to review, update, and maintain job descriptions across the District, incorporating input from union representatives as applicable to ensure accuracy and alignment with organizational needs.
• Facilitate presentations for certified staff during New Teacher Orientation and mid-year New Employee Orientation sessions.
• Support certified employees with all certification questions/needs.
• Translate materials from English to Spanish as needed to support communication.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and ensure compliance through collaboration with HR, payroll, and staff.
• Consistently maintain confidentiality and handle information with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of human resources and personnel matters.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and customer services skills.
• Demonstrates ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, high-energy environment while meeting multiple deadlines as well as communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in written correspondence.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office as demonstrated by the ability to work with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing documents and memos.
• Exceptional skills in proofreading, drafting correspondence, teamwork, and time management.

Required Skills

• Experience with HR information systems (Skyward preferred).
• Two (2) years of human resources, school-related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Exceptional skill in creating digital media and promotional materials.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with HR information systems (Skyward preferred).
• Two (2) years of human resources, school-related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Exceptional skill in creating digital media and promotional materials.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Pay

$42,000-$45,000 based on experience/qualifications.