HR Clerk

Position Type:
  Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:
  1/30/2014

Location:
  PENDERGAST ELEMENTARY DISTRICT

Date Available:
  Immediate

Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

  Description:  HR CLERK

Job Summary:  The Human Resources Clerk provides clerical support to assigned personnel; communicates information to staff, the public, and other districts; and provides information and/or direction as may be requested.    

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Social Security Card
• Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles
• Valid picture ID
• Fingerprint/background clearance (upon employment)

 Preferred Requirements: 

• Minimum one year job-related experience in school district HR

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides clerical support to the Human Resources Department 
• Screens employment applications for the purpose of assessing applicant qualifications 
• Answers telecommunication system for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages 
• Evaluates situations (e.g. involving other staff, students, parents, the public, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution 
• Coordinates Administrative interviews 
• Maintains schedules (e.g. meetings, room schedules, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating available space 
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. schedules, agendas, mail, purchase orders, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties 
• Responds to inquiries of staff, the public, parents and/or students for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required 
• Placement for student’s to complete their practicum hours while in education programs 
• Process benefits payments 
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:  
Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.  Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  operating standard office equipment; and performing standard clerical procedures.
 
Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand multi-step oral and written instructions.  Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes:  various position-specific information learned on-the-job.
 
Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.  Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.  Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.  In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.  Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; being attentive to detail; adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and schedules; and maintaining detailed records. 
 
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/advising others; and operating within a defined budget.  Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions.  There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organization’s services. 

Working Conditions:  The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine-finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 35% sitting, 20% walking, and 45% standing.  The job is preformed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online @ www.pesd92.org