Executive Secretary - Human Resources

Amarillo ISD•Amarillo, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide clerical support to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Human Resources Office while performing all major responsibilities and maintaining accurate, current and confidential records. Handle confidential information and engage in frequent contact with all levels of district employees, outside agencies, and the general public.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum > 40 WPM typing test
Excellent communication, public relations, organizational and interpersonal skills
Work effectively and collaboratively with District level and school personnel
Follow written and/or oral directions and exercise good judgment
Ability to multi-task numerous complex administrative activities
Work independently as well as in a team setting
Work independently without direct guidance and supervision
Ability to make independent decisions regarding planning, organizing, and scheduling
Proficient computer skills and file maintenance
Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing
Maintain accurate and auditable records
Knowledge of school district organization, operations, and administrative policies
Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional demeanor under stress
Must have problem-solving skills
Occasional prolonged hours and irregular hours
Business casual and/or professional dress required
Infrequent district-wide travel
Regular attendance is an essential function
Two years of successful experience as an administrative secretary

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree

Responsibilities

Assist Chief HR Officer and other HR Directors as needed.
Prepare correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, presentations, and other documents for the Chief HR Officer.
Schedule appointments and maintain administrator calendars as needed.
Answer phones, route messages, and schedule.
Respond to emails in a timely manner.
Conduct criminal background checks and check TRS status for new applicants.
Process the TEA fingerprint list daily.
Maintain DPS subscriptions.
Process assigned area of professional hiring requests, new hire onboarding, and professional resignations.
Prepare unemployment claim documentation.
Obtain information required for open records requests.
Maintain office copy machines.
Make travel arrangements including making hotel reservations and turning in conference registration forms.
Maintain accurate records for financial details in regards to budgetary items and expenditures.
Maintain and distribute personnel requisitions.
Maintain a physical filing system as well as a system for any confidential staff information.
Maintain a digital filing system and upload required information into the district database.
Organize meetings, trainings, and special events including reserving the venue, preparing materials, and arranging for refreshments and catering as needed.
Process requisitions for purchase orders and maintain supplies as needed.
Maintain and reconcile purchasing card charges and information.
Enter vouchers for payments.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers including the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
Perform such other tasks and accept such other responsibilities as may be assigned.