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Talent and HR Assistant (Summer)

RePublic Schools · Jackson, MS · 3 mo ago
Human Resources$15/hrFull-time

About the role

The Talent and HR Assistant (Summer) provides hands-on support to the Talent and Human Resources team during the peak hiring and onboarding season. This role offers practical experience in recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations while contributing to the successful preparation of staff for the upcoming school year.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing resumes and supporting the candidate screening process to help identify strong candidates aligned to the organization’s needs and mission
  • Communicating with candidates in a professional and timely manner regarding application status, interview scheduling, hiring steps, and onboarding requirements
  • Serving as a point of contact for candidates, providing updates and answering questions
  • Supporting the processing of new hires by assisting with onboarding paperwork, tracking completion of hiring documents, and ensuring new hires are prepared for their first day
  • Organizing materials and logistics for New Teacher Training, ensuring materials are prepared, organized, and ready for distribution
  • Printing, assembling, and preparing handouts and materials for New Teacher Training and other summer onboarding sessions
  • Maintaining organized hiring and onboarding trackers to ensure the Talent and Human Resources team has accurate and up-to-date information
  • Managing multiple tasks and deadlines at once while maintaining strong attention to detail and professionalism
  • Providing administrative and organizational support to the Talent and Human Resources team during the summer hiring season
  • Supporting a positive new hire experience by helping ensure communication, materials, and onboarding processes are clear, organized, and timely
  • Performing additional duties as assigned in support of hiring, onboarding, and preparation for the upcoming school year

Qualifications

  • A high school diploma required; current college student or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at once
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with candidates and staff
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and responsiveness in a fast-paced, candidate-facing environment
  • Ability to use Google Workspace (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail) and willingness to learn new HR and hiring systems
  • Ability to work independently, stay organized, and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability to maintain strict confidentiality, use discretion, and handle information professionally is required at all times
  • Strong reliability, punctuality, and commitment to completing assigned work
  • Interest in Human Resources, recruiting, education, business operations, or nonprofit work preferred

Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary summer position. The role will be paid at $15 per hour for up to 15 hours per week from June 1 through September 1. Flexible Schedule: This role offers flexible scheduling within the 15-hour work week, with the opportunity to coordinate hours with the Talent and Human Resources team based on hiring and onboarding priorities. Work hours will be scheduled between Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

Pay

$15 per hour for up to 15 hours per week from June 1 through September 1

Schedule

Flexible Schedule: This role offers flexible scheduling within the 15-hour work week, with the opportunity to coordinate hours with the Talent and Human Resources team based on hiring and onboarding priorities. Work hours will be scheduled between Monday through Friday during standard business hours.

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