Human Resource Specialist

2 weeks ago

Warren, MI, United States Fitzgerald Public Schools Full time
Position Type:
Non-Affiliated/Non-Affiliated

Date Posted:
11/21/2025

Location:
Neigebaur Building
(High-Needs School)
Job Description: Human Resources Specialist

Employee Group: Non-affiliated

School Year: 2025/26

FLSA status: Exempt, full time

Position Summary:
The Human Resources Specialist will play a key role in supporting retention and development of high-quality staff for a K-12 educational institution. This position focuses on compensation and benefits, compliance with state and federal regulations, and fostering a positive workplace culture that aligns with the institution's mission to provide excellent education to students.
Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration:
  • Track employee changes for step increases, tenure, longevity, stipends, bonuses and any other special payments
  • Prepare personnel transaction forms for changes that affect payroll/benefits and send to business office
  • Maintain and update employee databases and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
Benefits Administration:
  • Administer all employee benefits, including health insurance, workers compensation, retirement plans, employee assistance program and leaves of absence.
  • Conduct benefit orientations and ensure employees understand available options.
  • Coordinate open enrollment with brokers and recommend timelines and processes for compliance and completion.
  • Answer benefit-related questions and troubleshoot/resolve problems.
  • Track and process leave requests, certifications, and licensure renewals for district staff.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits and related procedures.
  • Audit benefit enrollment, invoices and employee selections for accuracy
Compliance and Record-Keeping:
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, EEO and MDE requirements.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, including contracts, certifications and background checks.
  • Prepare and submit reports as required by regulatory agencies and district leadership including the REP report
Special Projects:
  • Collaborate with leadership on HR initiatives, such as organizational restructuring or policy development.
  • Lead or assist with special projects to support the institution's strategic goals.
Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent education and experience
  • At least three years of payroll and/or benefit administration experience, preferably in education or a nonprofit organization.
  • MSBO, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and K-12 education operations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion required
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills required
  • Excellent math and Excel/Google sheet skills required
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy required
  • Experience with operational efficiency and process improvement preferred
Work Environment:
  • This position is based in an office environment but may require occasional travel to schools within the district.

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