Human Resources Specialist II

Implement, maintain, report and document the component functions of the Human Resources Department. Maintain confidentiality with all work‑related matters, personnel records and information.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years secretarial/clerical experience required.
• Professional image required.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills required.

• Inupiaq speaking and cultural experience preferred.
• Experience in a personnel or human resource office preferred.

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local personnel/human resource policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of personal computer use and standard word processing and spreadsheet software (Excel, Word).
• Ability to read, explain, and apply complex rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with employees and managers.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to develop procedures and methods.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and take prompt, effective action.
• Ability to accurately figure contracts and related documents.

• Accurately input data in the Human Resources System (Tyler Technologies).
• Review and process personnel action forms and all other hiring/termination forms for classified and temporary positions.
• Assist with maintaining and tracking temporary hire lists and filling temporary positions.
• Prepare documents, compile material, and assist with the annual job fairs.
• Prepare and submit Department of Education & Early Development, Classified Staffing Report and other reports as needed.
• Assist in preparing ad hoc data reports to the Superintendent, Human Resources Director and Board of Education.
• Ensure that all employees receive an annual evaluation pursuant to District policies.
• Monitor the status of information with timelines.
• Prepare hiring documents for employees as needed.
• Prepare added duty contracts.
• Maintain classified employee job descriptions.
• Advertise District classified vacancies as needed.
• Interface with employees and the public regarding questions on personnel procedures.
• Maintain employee and applicant files.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of current and archived personnel filing systems.
• Analyze applications and/or personnel forms to ensure that they are accurate and complete.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with personnel records and information.
• Schedule appointments, make travel arrangements, and assemble material for meetings.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests utilizing federal drug and alcohol testing procedures as needed.
• Calibrate and verify evidential breath alcohol-testing devices as required and maintain quality control standards of the device.
• Research and complete verifications of service as necessary.
• Conduct temporary and permanent hire orientation when necessary.
• Cross train with other employees within the department and provide coverage as needed.
• Village travel as needed.
• Perform receptionist duties as required.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Adhere to all District policies and regulations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls;

and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to travel within and outside of the North Slope Borough School District. The employee must be willing and able to fly in small and large commuter planes.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.