Human Resources Assistant

1 day ago

Van Buren, Arkansas, United States Van Buren School District Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Act as liaison between Arkansas School Board Association and employee to coordinate workers’ compensation claims
  • Coordinate the Family and Medical Leave process (eligibility, notices, payroll, etc.), complying with federal guidelines, and assisting employees with appropriate voluntary benefit claim forms
  • Coordinate the state maternity leave process
  • Complete required payroll items by the monthly deadline, including but not limited to importing attendance and calculating docking
  • District contact for the outside substitute agency and coordinator of the long-term substitute process
  • Assist with the electronic records and applicant tracking system (form creation, workflows, troubleshooting, employee questions, etc.)
  • Complete fingerprinting and assist all new hires and volunteers with the background check process
  • Print district ID badges for new hires and yearly for existing employees
  • Complete all verbal and written employment verifications, professional development verifications, and prior experience verifications
  • Register new certified hires for novice teacher training
  • Administer the ParaPro Assessment for new hires as needed
  • Assist licensed staff with teaching license renewals
  • Update Labor Law notices and distribute them to all locations in the district
  • Assist with creation of staff contract calendars
  • Cover office receptionist for lunch daily and as needed
  • Provide administrative assistance for the offices of Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED 
  • Clean background check
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, and telephone

Physical Requirements

  • Be able to sit for long periods of time.
  • Be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift. (<20 lbs.)

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

 

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

 

Contract: A full contract for this position is 240 days. The 2026-2027 employment contract will be prorated based on days worked.