Human Resources Assistant
1 day ago
Van Buren, Arkansas, United States
Van Buren School District
Full-time
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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.