Human Resources Specialist

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our school district will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

We look forward to your interest!

Title: Human Resources Specialist - I

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Takes Direction From: Director of Human Resources and HR Supervisor

Schedule/Calendar: 8 hours/day 40 hours/week 12-month

Pay Rate: $31.65/hr - $34.47/hr - commensurate with experience

The HR Specialist is responsible for performing a broad range of HR functions, including, but not limited to, maintaining confidential personnel records, including salary data and disciplinary files, assisting management in compiling and developing negotiating proposals and strategies for collective bargaining, assisting in classification reviews and determining the appropriate compensation grades for new or updated positions, coordinating procedures and documentation for various employee groups - onboarding, employee records management, PDE licensure, PDE reporting, employee training, employee calendars, contracts, tuition rembursement, salary advancement, and overall support to District staff.

This position is also responsible for managing the confidential HR software system and maintaining accurate personnel records using a variety of applications for District employees.

• Facilitates the recruiting, hiring, interviewing, and onboarding processes for permanent and substitute support staff, extra duty, and seasonal employees
• Prepare and maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, separations, leaves, transfers, and retirements of staff.
• Compile and submit reports ... required by state, federal, and other external agencies (e.g., staff assignment, staff position, EEOC).
• Maintains confidential personnel records, including salary data, disciplinary files, and any furlough lists.
• Assists management in developing negotiating proposals and strategies for collective bargaining.
• Compiles, documents, and prepares responses to employee grievances.
• Assists in the formulation, determination, and implementation of management policies in the administration of employee relations.
• Assists in reviewing and documenting changes to employee status, including hiring, termination, promotions, or reclassifications. Also, prepares, tracks, and records new hires, resignations, retirements, and position changes for the Board agenda.
• Works closely with school and department administrators to coordinate job postings, resignations, and staffing changes.
• Assists in classification reviews and determining the appropriate compensation grades for new or updated positions.
• Collaborates with other HR staff to coordinate district hiring processes, including but not limited to posting positions, closing vacancies, scheduling and conducting interviews, and onboarding new employees.
• Verifies licensure, education, and experience, and creates personnel files and works with newly hired staff to complete all required employment documentation.
• Inputs new hire and employee assignments and data in HRIS. Conducts audits to ensure accurate data entry in HRIS.
• Maintains compliance with Act 126, Act 45, Act 48, and Act 168 for all employees.
• Monitors the licensure status of all licensed employees, including but not limited to Level II certification and tenure compliance.
• Tracks and maintains web-based course approval and tuition reimbursement documents of graduate credits for advancement on the salary schedule. Verifies credits and salary eligibility and prepares and processes salary changes through the professional step/level report.
• Prepares documents and reports in preparation for salary/wage movements, non-renewal notices, and Board Personnel agenda.
• Prepares, distributes, and/or coordinates…