Job Description:

4 Day School Week

Full-Time, Exempt, 12 month position

Position Overview:  This position involves a broad range of responsibilities including, but not limited to, Personnel matters and Employee Benefits.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 1 year college-level coursework preferred
• 1 year direct experience in Human Resources required; Additional education may substitute for some experience
• Proficient in data calculation, interpretation, data processing, record keeping and computer office skills, including computer applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to understand, monitor and respond to various complex reporting and mandated legal compliance
• Ability to adhere and communicate to staff formal policies, procedures, programs and structure
• Working knowledge of teacher certification requirements and knowledge proficiency as determined by the Arizona Department of Education
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and need for minimal supervision
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Meet and work with District Employees, Administration and the public to provide support and consistently contribute toward enhancing positive staff relations, morale and build strong public relations
• Commitment to further job-related training and education

Specific Duties:

• Assume responsibility for long range development, planning, organizing, evaluating and forecasting issues in regard to personnel, benefits and payroll.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of Personnel
• Initiate, establish and maintain all Personnel files and data in compliance with confidentiality, audit regulations, and record retention requirements
• Prepare employee contracts and work agreements
• Recruit and advertise for best possible staff to fill open positions both Certified and Classified; Maintain database and file of applications for employment
• Actively participate in annual Leadership meetings, providing support where needed and required.  This includes the employee salary schedules and programs, district calendar, etc.
• Review, update, distribute and maintain Employee Handbook
• Create and maintain employee job descriptions
• Actively participate and represent Mayer Unified at the Rural School Employee Benefit Trust meetings
• All reporting required for compliance with State and Federal regulations including, but not limited to: Arizona New Hire reporting, E-Verify, annual SDER reports, Highly Qualified Teacher data, school district calendar
• Fingerprint clearance cards for employees and volunteers, and perform background checks on employees as required
• Process and maintain all Workman’s compensation and unemployment claims and files including appeals process
• Assist with record retention
• Coordinate all Intergovernmental Agreements for approval and processing
• Assists with audit preparation and completion
• Perform Notary duties. This includes witnessing and authenticating signatures on documents as appropriate
• Exhibit knowledge of district policies, procedures and organizational structure
• Work proactively as part of a team effort to provide support and assistance to the Superintendent, Staff and the public, both collectively and individually
• Consult with and advises the Superintendent on matters relating to the District’s affairs pertaining to Personnel
• Achieve deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Adhere to policies and procedures

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Frequently required to sit for long periods operating office equipment, computer and phone
• Occasionally required to reach, bend or squat for filing
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Frequently climb stairs
• Frequent driving car or van
• Quiet to moderate noise levels

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.