Leaves and Staffing Specialist

Wake County Public School System • Cary, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Processes information to facilitate employment and payment of employees; responds to questions from employees, applicants, and administrators; and processes leave of absence requests following federal, state, and local guidelines.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Working knowledge of database systems and spreadsheets with the ability to analyze and organize data;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to meet departmental and payroll deadlines;
• Ability to minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a team member;
• Ability to work independently, complete tasks, and exercise independent judgment in the absence of clear directives;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Three years of clerical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Oracle business applications;
• Experience with Human Resources work functions;
• Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sends letters for all personnel changes including hiring, transfers, assignment changes, and resignations.
• Reviews and processes leave of absence requests submitted by employees for accuracy and approval by following Federal, State, and local guidelines; prepares and sends timely notification letters to employees regarding the status of leave requests.
• Provides office support for the human resource administrator such as word processing, maintaining spreadsheets, and call routing.
• Provides effective customer service to telephone, email, and walk-in inquiries.
• Participates in Leaves and Staffing Specialists' meetings, trainings, and activities.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED