Human Resources Analyst

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports and advises district and school-based administration on all human resource functions necessary for recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified, highly effective staff. Coordinates with district stakeholders and the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in support of district Human Resource related functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The above position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all –inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by the Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the job change. Serves as liaison to district and school-based administration and staff on human resources functions, which includes providing compensation and benefits information to newly hired staff; supplying administrators and staff with educator licensure information and regulations; advising building administrators on staffing allocations: and, providing performance tool and progressive disciplinary process information. Acts as district liaison to MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for issues regarding educator licensure. Provides support in creating and implementing initiatives to recruit and retain qualified and highly effective staff. Works with Chief Schools Officer and attends monthly zone meetings and weekly meetings at schools as necessary in support of school Human Resource needs. Researches educator employment histories to determine professional teacher status, salary verification, educator licensure and ensures compliance when awarding various educator stipends. Processes new hires, including enter information into MUNIS and completes hire paperwork,. Meets with employees either individually or in groups. Verifies departmental auditing for schools. Assists with human resource departmental functions. Performs related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
One to three years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of salary schedules and contracts for all groups.
High level thinking and organizational skills
Knowledge of contracts for all groups
Knowledge of School Committee policy related to Human Resources functions.
Knowledge of progressive discipline and grievance procedures for all groups.
Knowledge of the legal requirements related to Human Resources related functions.
Knowledge of district benfits and the ability to convey them to the candidates in a clear understanding manner
Ability to meet with colleges to create programs that will help to supply our district with highly qualifed teachers
Ability to assist in ensuring the school operates within that allocation with regards to their staff
Ability to develop and write reports, policies, and correspondence
Ability to handle common inquiries or complaints
Ability to respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of data and instructions in written, oral, schedule, mathematical, or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to use (or learn to use) computer software and systems applicable to the position
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures
Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data and prepare accurate records
Ability to maintain well-organized materials, files, systems and tools
Ability to adapt to changes in work situations and priorities
Ability to reason/analyze; use logic to identify and resolve problems
Ability to evaluate, organize, and summarize data and information
Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, or managers in the work unit and other departments, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities
Skill in utilizing interpersonal skills to relate and interact with a diverse population
Skill in detail oriented planning and able to set priorities, objectives, and meet deadlines
Ability to provide positive and effective customer service
Ability to adapt to and accommodate new methods and procedures
Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
Ability to apply listening skills, work under pressure, address conflict and solve problems
Ability to read, analyze and interpret standard, policies, procedures and regulations
Ability to effectively present information using attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to exercise good judgment
Ability to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer keyboard, monitor, copies, scanners, and telephone
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison to district and school-based administration and staff on human resources functions
Acts as district liaison to MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for issues regarding educator licensure.
Provides support in creating and implementing initiatives to recruit and retain qualified and highly effective staff.
Works with Chief Schools Officer and attends monthly zone meetings and weekly meetings at schools as necessary in support of school Human Resource needs.
Researches educator employment histories to determine professional teacher status, salary verification, educator licensure and ensures compliance when awarding various educator stipends.
Processes new hires, including enter information into MUNIS and completes hire paperwork,.
Meets with employees either individually or in groups.
Verifies departmental auditing for schools.
Assists with human resource departmental functions.
Performs related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.