Gcs Administrative Assistant - Human Resources Generalist

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for 2023:
Goshen Community Schools
Administrative Assistant - Human Resources Generalist
POSITION PURPOSE: To assist in performing a variety of responsible and confidential duties to support the day-to-day operations and activities of the Human Resources Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates/Processes personnel paperwork from building administrators/hiring managers related to the employment and on-boarding of employees.
• Processes all telephone, written and electronic communications. Directs calls/communications to appropriate personnel.
• Serves as a communication link between administrators/community leaders and the office of Human Resources.
• Maintains a filing system for correspondence, medical records, reports, confidential files and other documents.
• Creates and coordinates advertising, marketing, and promotional activities related to personnel matters.
• Assists in creating and processing School Board agendas by assembling supporting documents for board meetings using electronic, paperless website.
• Maintains HR records and assists in the coordination of organizing and managing the on-line application system and orienting new employees.
• Organizes the preparation of documents for Human Resources as requested.
• Researches and summarizes information and supporting data in preparation for meetings as assigned.
• Keeps personnel files up to date.
• Assists technology with any data needed to complete assigned state and federal reporting related to personnel and Human Resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred.
• SHRM-CP or the SHRM-SCP preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience as an HR Generalist or HR Specialist
• A minimum of 3 years of extensive experience with various HRIS (Human Resource Information System) systems.
• Experience in assisting with the onboarding and orientation processes.
• Proven experience in implementing provisions of the Employee Handbook.
• Prior experience in a school, county or state HR department is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent proofreading, writing, and grammar, spelling, and word processing skills
• Highly motivated and open-minded; a self-starter who will assume initiative and responsibility for projects while being open to change and/or the suggestion of others.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments and flexible enough to cope with unexpected changes.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize technology to accomplish a variety of work tasks, including familiarity with a variety of software programs (i.e., e-mail management, database management, Excel financial management, web-based programs, etc.).
• Ability to build rapport, possess strong interpersonal communication skills with co-workers, Board Members, staff members and patrons, friendly & helpful disposition.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced work environment and maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
• Ability to evaluate and examine processes and systems, related to smooth departmental operations.
• Ability to deescalate concerns with community and staff members
• Follows up, follows through, and completes tasks
• Ability to function and contribute to a team atmosphere.
• Experience in Human Resources is desirable
• Familiarity with FMLA, workers compensation and employee leave
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

WORK CALENDAR: 52 weeks per year; 260 days per year; 40 hours per week; 7:30am - 4:30pm
SALARY: $18.50-$21.50 per hour, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #20-1.4)
BENEFITS: Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.Benefit information can be found online at https://www.goshenschools.org/hr/benefits
APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE
Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume

For questions regarding this position please contact:
Whitney Dixon
Administration Building
613 East Purl Street
Goshen, IN 46526
wdixon@goshenschools.org
AND
Bob Evans
Administration Building
613 East Purl Street
Goshen, IN 46526
bevans@goshenschools.org
The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled