Human Resources Specialist

Job Details

Job : 5814623

Final date to receive applications: Aug 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Location: District Office, 12414 S Andrus Rd, Cheney, WA 99004

Supervisor: Department Director(s)

Position Type: Classified, Non-Represented

Compensation: $71,300-$84,134, depending on comparable experience;
Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after Sept, spread over remaining months of contract year (Sept-Aug))

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA); paid leave

The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for working collaboratively with the human resources team, building/department administrators, and the payroll department to complete human resources functions for the District pertaining to all employees.

• Coordinate with administrators to identify vacancies; post and advertise positions; review applications; support hiring processes and job fairs
• Lead substitute recruitment through strategic outreach, community partnerships, and hiring initiatives to maintain a qualified substitute pool
• Manage new hire onboarding: prepare packets, process paperwork, enter data in HRIS and third-party systems as needed, create personnel files, coordinate fingerprinting/background checks, and track s
• Monitor substitute assignments to ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements and substitute handbook; process certificated long-term substitutes as necessary
• Support development, implementation and delivery of new employee orientation, onboarding, and training; maintain training records in systems (e.g., Vector/Safe Schools)
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS (contact, benefits, certifications, immunizations, etc.); notify staff of certification requirements
• Track staff training and education data, including certifications, clock hours, and professional development
• Process employee separations and maintain related records
• Support and maintain the district’s time-off/substitute management system as needed
• Revise and update District processes and materials related to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other leave laws, as applicable
• Administer leave programs (FMLA and other leaves); process applications, documentation, and shared leave requests
• Track workers’ compensation claims and coordinate with NEWESD
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• Support with volunteer applications, review and tracking; communicate with school sites
• Process and track contract services employees
• Administer employee benefits: distribute materials, process enrollments, assist with issues, and maintain benefits portal data
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and communicate benefit updates
• Maintain retirement plan records and provide related information to employees
• Track and report benefits data; maintain benefits webpage
• Process and track extra-/co-curricular and stipend assignments, including contracts and notifications
• Process employment and experience verification requests
• Support employee recognition activities
• Assist with labor relations tracking and documentation as needed
• Prepare and submit required state and federal personnel reports accurately and timely as needed
• Track employee evaluations and report data as required
• Participate in HR trainings and meetings to maintain compliance knowledge
• Support and assist in the efficient operation of a comprehensive human resources program
• Perform other human resources and business office duties as assigned

Each of the positions in the Human Resources Department serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assist or is assigned to tasks in other roles within the Business Office.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite; administration and use of Windows; basic computer skills; K-12 education structure of Washington State; record-keeping for state and federal auditing;
Washington State laws, rules, codes and regulations; compliance with state and federal requirements for records retention

Ability to: Compile and maintain accurate records; work independently with high…