Human Resources Generalist & Recruiter

NM School for the Deaf•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist & Recruiter provides a wide range of administrative support to the HR department to ensure smooth and efficient business operations. Duties include assisting with scheduling, planning, organizing, typing, filing, operating office equipment and managing the front office. This includes managing visitor check in/out and maintaining traffic flow of the administrative offices. This position also provides general and specific information, directions, referrals to visitors and staff, and routs all incoming mail. Recruitment duties include; maintenance of the applicant tracking system, internal job postings, assisting supervisors with job postings and communicating with potential candidates and maintains interview records. Generalist duties include; managing all NMSD Workers Compensation claims, records and reporting. Managing data input into the NMSD systems and maintaining confidentiality of all employee information and records.

Requirements

Meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent record keeping skills.
Ability to enter data into various electronic systems accurately, with great attention to detail and confidentiality
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
Must be computer proficient and able to present information in forms, tables and spreadsheets.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Basic knowledge of federal and state laws.
Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree required.
Knowledge of HR functions and HR administration.
At least one year of human resource experience preferred.
Proven experience working in an HR department.
The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to demonstrate progressive sign language acquisition and participate in sign language classes offered at NMSD .

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

Welcomes visitors and manages the School’s front desk and responds to general Human Resources queries.
Serves as the initial point of contact for employee related questions or issues.
Manages and/or supports special projects and initiatives.
Maintains updated job descriptions, recruitment advertising, and interview files.
Interacts with supervisors, and job applicants.
Writes and places job advertising in various media sources.
Provides information on organization and job opportunities to potential applicants.
Utilizes Internet online recruiting sources to identify and recruit candidates.
Confers with supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications, and skills.
Performs background checks on potential employees.
Facilitates new hire onboarding process.
Handles administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance.
Maintains personnel files and data spreadsheets including teacher licensure.
Inputs and maintains data input into the School’s Information Systems.
Manages all NMSD Workers Compensation claims, records and reporting.
Assist with new Employee Orientation and Year of Services Program.
Assist with audits, conducts research, gathers data and other statistical reports.
Assists with year-end close 1095Cs and W2s for staff.
Ensures legal compliance with federal and state posting requirements including Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, FLSA and OSHA.
Maintains data records for all employee performance appraisals.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all employee information and salary matters.
Assists with the Loss Control and Safety Committee meetings by taking meeting notes.
Maintains NMSD Policy Manual to ensure online and hardcopies are updated.
Prepares requisitions for the Human Resources Department.
Maintains postage meter and postage machine.
Coordinate external advertisement on the NMSD marquee.
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Performs other duties as assigned.