Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist role supporting recruiting, benefits administration, onboarding, Workers Compensation, and FMLA for Sheridan County School District 2.

• Serve as system administrator for the district’s recruiting and hiring software and record-keeping tools.
• Maintain the hiring system, including posting job announcements
  , updating forms
  , and managing job templates and system correspondence.
• Update employee accounts and associated access
  ; compile reports and make improvement recommendations.
• Support hiring managers by assisting with recruitment strategies and ensuring correct use of district hiring policies
  , procedures
  , and applicant tracking tools.
• Process new hires
  , transfers
  , and re-assignments
  , including pre-employment screenings and required paperwork.
• Review official transcripts
  , VOS forms
  , and PTSB certifications for initial placement on the certified salary schedule.
• Enter data into electronic systems and produce reports related to benefit enrollments and employment status changes
  .
• Assist new employees with understanding and enrolling in district benefits within required timelines.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment periods; support monthly and annual Affordable Care Act compliance tasks.
• Handle general inquiries about employee benefits and HR procedures, providing responsive, equitable, and courteous customer service.
• Ensure proper and valid certification for staff during new hire processing.
• Review injury reports for completeness and guideline compliance; identify opportunities to improve service delivery methods and procedures.
• Receive, review, and submit Workers’ Compensation incident reports to the state; assist staff with Workers’ Compensation inquiries.
• Report suspicious, questionable, or unusual incidents to the Human Resources Director
  .
• Track FMLA requests
  , maintain electronic medical files, and monitor absences monthly to help ensure timely notifications and protection of FMLA rights.
• Review, track, and process lane change requests for certified staff.
• Assign contracts
  , work agreements
  , and extra duty contracts to employees following School Board approval.
• Compile and maintain data for the Wyoming Department of Education
  , including 602 reporting
  .
• May support processing of Substitute Teachers
  , Student Teachers
  , Volunteers
  , and Contractors
  , including interview scheduling and paperwork processing.
• Act as a liaison to district staff, students, and the community.
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality regarding applicants, employees, and students.
• Participate in assigned special projects and perform other similar duties as required.

• Associate’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience performing HR-related job functions is preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is desirable but not required.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Share Plans
• Aflac
• Employee Pension through Wyoming Retirement System
• 19 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days"