Ithaca City School District
HR Specialist (Anticipated/Provisional)
Ithaca City School District, Newark, New York, United States, 14513
Position: 1.00 FTE HR Specialist (Anticipated/Provisional)
Location: Regional Support Center, Newark, NY 14513
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.
Start Date: 11/05/2024
Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
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This position exists in a school district and involves responsibility for the processing of multiple types of human resource transactions. Duties, although often clerical in nature, will be broad in nature and the work will be varied. Duties performed are primarily focused on the specialized programmatic tasks and functions of human resource transactions, using computer-based applications. The work is varied depending upon the assignment of the individual employee. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher level administrator with leeway given for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with routine tasks and new tasks where policy is not yet established. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
:Processes human resource information, including information on appointments, separations, promotions, increases or benefits into a database to facilitate the preparation of various subsequent processes;Assures accuracy of data entry and all human resource records;Answers employee questions concerning various human resource transactions pursuant to the individual's collective bargaining agreement including payroll, benefits, leave of absence, and workers' compensation among others;Resolves human resource transaction discrepancies including unusual or difficult issues;Prepares original correspondence to employees, human resources vendors and other clientele on a variety of issues;Prepares Civil Service paperwork and correspondence;Processes information pertaining to various other human resources transactions including, but not limited to, recruiting, grievance handling, unemployment insurance, benefits programs, and workers' compensation;Participates in the implementation of upgrades or new software systems pertaining to human resources information systems including payroll, benefits, or other component systems;Trains new employees and departmental users on the use of human resources information systems and processes;Develops and make recommendations to improve efficiencies in the office;Prepares reports using computer-based applications to create spreadsheets, manipulating data as needed;Maintains electronic and hard copy files and records as required;Assists in the development of human resource processes and procedures;Helps ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, including FLSA, IRCA, ADA, FMLA, TITLE IX, COBRA, HIPAA among others;Provides back-up to other Human Resources staff;Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the goals and responsibilities of this position and as directed by the Director of Human Resources and his/her designee.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; Thorough knowledge of all human resources functional areas including employment, benefits, payroll, health insurance, and labor relations; Thorough knowledge of Business Arithmetic and
English; Thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures relating to the operations of a personnel system; Good knowledge of New York State Civil Service administration; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; computer skill; clerical aptitude; initiative, tact; ability and willingness to keep confidentiality appropriately.
Civil Service Requirements:
This position will be hired as Provisional until the title is approved by Ontario County Civil Service, at which point the selected candidate will need to apply for approval in the Civil Service title and complete the required examination in order to transition into probationary and then permanent Civil Service status.
Please go to W-FL BOCES Job Opportunities at www.wflboces.org.Click on the green "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application.
Location: Regional Support Center, Newark, NY 14513
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.
Start Date: 11/05/2024
Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
Learn more about our benefits by clicking HERE
Learn more about our programs by clicking HERE
Learn more about our paid holidays by clicking HERE
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
:
This position exists in a school district and involves responsibility for the processing of multiple types of human resource transactions. Duties, although often clerical in nature, will be broad in nature and the work will be varied. Duties performed are primarily focused on the specialized programmatic tasks and functions of human resource transactions, using computer-based applications. The work is varied depending upon the assignment of the individual employee. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher level administrator with leeway given for the exercise of independent judgment in dealing with routine tasks and new tasks where policy is not yet established. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
:Processes human resource information, including information on appointments, separations, promotions, increases or benefits into a database to facilitate the preparation of various subsequent processes;Assures accuracy of data entry and all human resource records;Answers employee questions concerning various human resource transactions pursuant to the individual's collective bargaining agreement including payroll, benefits, leave of absence, and workers' compensation among others;Resolves human resource transaction discrepancies including unusual or difficult issues;Prepares original correspondence to employees, human resources vendors and other clientele on a variety of issues;Prepares Civil Service paperwork and correspondence;Processes information pertaining to various other human resources transactions including, but not limited to, recruiting, grievance handling, unemployment insurance, benefits programs, and workers' compensation;Participates in the implementation of upgrades or new software systems pertaining to human resources information systems including payroll, benefits, or other component systems;Trains new employees and departmental users on the use of human resources information systems and processes;Develops and make recommendations to improve efficiencies in the office;Prepares reports using computer-based applications to create spreadsheets, manipulating data as needed;Maintains electronic and hard copy files and records as required;Assists in the development of human resource processes and procedures;Helps ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, including FLSA, IRCA, ADA, FMLA, TITLE IX, COBRA, HIPAA among others;Provides back-up to other Human Resources staff;Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the goals and responsibilities of this position and as directed by the Director of Human Resources and his/her designee.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
:
Thorough knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; Thorough knowledge of all human resources functional areas including employment, benefits, payroll, health insurance, and labor relations; Thorough knowledge of Business Arithmetic and
English; Thorough knowledge of the policies and procedures relating to the operations of a personnel system; Good knowledge of New York State Civil Service administration; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; computer skill; clerical aptitude; initiative, tact; ability and willingness to keep confidentiality appropriately.
Civil Service Requirements:
This position will be hired as Provisional until the title is approved by Ontario County Civil Service, at which point the selected candidate will need to apply for approval in the Civil Service title and complete the required examination in order to transition into probationary and then permanent Civil Service status.
Please go to W-FL BOCES Job Opportunities at www.wflboces.org.Click on the green "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application.