Human Resources Assistant

Posting #3458

Date Closing: Open until filled.

Job Summary: This position exists to provide assistance to District staff with benefits and other human resource-related matters.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is committed to:

• A culture of high quality and effective instruction
• Partnerships and collaboration
• Student and staff well-being
• High student achievement
• Stewardship of Resources
• Equitable education

• Manage the setup and maintenance of benefits management systems and information to ensure that vendors and employees have accurate and up-to-date information.
• Process COBRA events, ensuring timely participant notifications, and assist in resolving eligibility discrepancies.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses related to Unemployment Insurance claims.
• Manage the recruiting, onboarding and maintenance for non-certified substitutes.
• Assist with employee record and data retention.
• Collaborate with managers and staff on development of position descriptions and job specifications.
• Provide information and recommendations to District administration regarding bargaining unit and individual contracts.
• Assist the Director of Human Resources with special projects and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

• One year of relevant experience in a similar role or a background in benefits administration, including direct customer service experience.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication abilities when dealing with customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in working with multiple information systems.
• Demonstrated organizational skills showing the ability to prioritize work, independently initiate actions to meet deadlines, establish and maintain record-keeping systems and complete all aspects of assignments under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of employment laws such as FMLA, FLSA, ADA, EEO, ACA, COBRA, MN ESST, MN PFML.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Human Resources certification (PHR, SHRM-CP).

• Full-time position.
• 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Monday through Friday.
• 12 months per year (248 work days, 12 holidays).

Hourly rate of pay ranging from $25.00 to $29.00 per hour based on experience.

Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Sick Leave
• Floating Holiday
• Personal paid and unpaid leave
• Vacation

NOTE: Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.