Human Resources Position

Connecticut REAP•Stamford, CT

62d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Director of Human Resources and Talent Management or designee, performs specialized administrative and clerical work in the coordination of recruitment and human resource functions, with an emphasis on technology.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of municipal office operations, policies, methods and procedures, municipal record keeping, and record maintenance procedures.
Considerable knowledge of labor laws, and human resources and benefits policies and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of the automated application of personnel administration and Human Resources Information System principles, practices and procedures.
Advanced skills in the use of a personal computer utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite for word processing and spreadsheet applications and industry-specific software for HRIS applications.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgement to make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and established departmental policies.
Ability to multi-task, organizing and coordinating work to complete projects within prescribed deadlines, expediting administrative functions with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain complex records and to design a wide variety of specialized reports.
Ability to compose routine correspondence, utilizing knowledge of business English and mathematics.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to work effectively with officials, administrators and employees; ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with co-workers and the public; ability to maintain composure under duress when dealing with complaints.
Associates degree or certification from an accredited business program and three (3) years of human resources-related work experience with heavy emphasis on technology or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates hiring process for the Board of Education staff; oversees the workflow for the hiring process from beginning to end; acts as central point of contact for all applicants and hiring managers; drafts related correspondence and prepares forms.
Serves as a department point-person and expert resource for applicant tracking software (AppliTrack); updates records in the applicant tracking software throughout the recruitment process.
Reviews applications; coordinates ParaPro tests for individuals who would like to be hired as a Professional Assistant but do not have the required 60 credits.
Manages the Public Act 16-67 programs; ensures BOE compliance with Public Act 16-67; obtains and maintains all necessary records required by Public Act 16-67.
Manages district attendance database (Frontline); responsible for entering and revising data in the district attendance database for permanent and substitute employees, generates information and reports as requested according to established timelines.
Utilizing Frontline, locate and arrange for substitutes including long-term substitutes to cover employee absences or short-term needs.
Accesses sensitive employee data, and compiles research and reports from HRIS system.
Drafts confidential and/or sensitive correspondence, including offer letters, disciplinary notices, responses to requests for employment verifications, etc.
Schedules meetings on behalf of HR leadership team; prepares expense and mileage reports; processes invoices.
Issues annual contracts for BOE Personnel; ensures proper salary rate/scheduled step is assigned.
Maintains up-to-date accurate spreadsheets of all personnel, by division, and location, using Microsoft excel.
Coordinates and monitors temporary clerical support for entire district; serves as liaison with outside staffing vendor.
Develops and updates various human resource forms and templates.
Responds to employment, benefit, payroll and personnel inquiries from employees.
Performs related work as required.