HR Generalist

Mankato Area Public Schools•Mankato, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mankato Area Public Schools is hiring an HR Generalist to begin as soon as possible. The role implements employee onboarding procedures and substitute teacher and absence management processes. The HR Generalist is the district’s primary contact for onboarding newly hired and rehired employees and for substitute teachers, and monitors Frontline Absence Management on a day-to-day basis. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-affiliated position based at the District Office, with hours of 6:45 am to 3:45 pm. The stated pay range is $55,620–$60,000. The position is eligible for Category II benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with administrative coordination, employee information systems, personnel records, or comparable operational processes.
Ability to independently organize work, manage multiple priorities, anticipate operational problems, and meet established deadlines.
Ability to interpret and consistently apply established procedures and resolve routine operational issues.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with computer-based information systems, electronic record management, spreadsheets, and standard office applications.
Ability to maintain accurate records, recognize discrepancies, and handle confidential personnel information appropriately.
Ability to communicate procedures and provide guidance or training to employees and other system users.
Ability to work collaboratively with employees, school administrators, and district departments while exercising sound judgment within assigned responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience working in a school district, Human Resources department, or comparable employment administration setting.
Experience coordinating employee onboarding, orientation, or substitute teacher processes.
Experience with Frontline Absence Management, SMART HR, Laserfiche, or comparable HR information and document management systems.
Working knowledge of employment eligibility verification, personnel recordkeeping, and employment-related compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the district’s primary contact for onboarding newly hired and rehired employees.
Serve as the primary contact for substitute teachers.
Monitor Frontline Absence Management day to day.
Implement employee onboarding procedures and substitute teacher and absence management processes.