Position Title

Human Resource Specialist

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$50,000-$55,000

Job Description

Glens Falls City School District is seeking a creative and innovative individual to join our district team in the position of Human Resources Specialist at the district administrative office. Applicants should be enthusiastic about the HR field, have effective communication, interpersonal and technical skills, and be of a customer service mind set.

This position is based out of our district office in the Glens Falls, NY area. This position involves responsibility for assisting in the administration of highly complex technical aspects of human resources functions. Duties include oversight of the School employee / retiree benefit programs and other assigned functions. The incumbent is also responsible for creating and maintaining both electronic and paper records relating to HR program administration, as well as records necessary for departmental operations. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level administrator with wide leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required. An employee in this position is required to exercise the highest discretion to ensure confidentiality of all district employment matters and human resource areas.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Administers software systems including, but not limited to, time and attendance, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), and benefit administration programs;
• Administers leave of absence program pursuant to Family and Medical Leave Act;
• Conducts new employee orientation / onboarding;
• Manages accruals software program;
• Coordinates the Unemployment Insurance program by tracking monthly charges, protesting inappropriate charges and claims, and participating in hearings as needed;
• Provides information on and descriptions of several benefit programs to applicable recipients while assisting with enrollment into these programs and the resolution of any applicable issues;
• Communicates with employees, retirees and program administrators about details of benefit enrollment processes, questions or issues; 
• Maintains and updates various employee records by processing reports of personnel changes containing information required for payroll processing;
• Provides guidance to higher-level administrators on various HR matters;
• Processes New York State Disability and Worker’s Compensation employee paid time off reimbursements;
• Monitors expenditures to maintain department budgetary controls as well as purchasing and accounts payable processing;
• Prepares and analyzes reports using statistical and narrative information; Attends various meetings representing the HR Department as assigned;
• Performs general office duties, as necessary.

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in human resource administration, health insurance administration, employee benefit administration or related field; or
• Associate’s degree and four (4) years of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, working in human resource administration, health insurance administration; employee benefit administration or related field; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above.
• As a public employer, Glens Falls Civil Service requirements will apply. The successful applicant would be given a provisional appointment and be required to take a civil service exam once it is announced.

Application Procedure

To apply for this position, click "apply now" below, or email your letter of interest and resume by September 23, 2024 to: Dr. Krislynn Dengler, Superintendent of Schools kdengler@gfsd.org

Job Category

Office Staff

Job Location

District Office

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