Human Resources Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

HR Specialist - Summit ESC
Full-Time: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Annual Salary: $50,779.28 - $53,256.29 (Salary schedule placement commensurate with experience and training)
Deadline: April 30, 2026

Summary/Objective: Provides administrative support to the Human Resources (HR) department, handling day-to-day operations such as onboarding new hires, creating/processing employment contracts, maintaining employee records and managing job postings.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or other related field.
  • Two to five years of previous HR experience preferred.
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel). Experience with Frontline (AppliTrack and Absence Management), PowerSchool Records, Public School Works and other PowerSchool software programs preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as math skills required.
  • Understanding of employment laws and labor regulations.
  • High level of integrity for handling confidential information, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
  • Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline, and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
  • Other qualifications the Board/Superintendent may find permissible for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Process, verify, and maintain all personnel related documentation required by law and ESC policies.
  • Oversee new employee orientations. Responsible for onboarding all new staff.
  • Coordinate onboarding of substitutes in collaboration with Renhill Group.
  • Assist with background checks through BCII and FBI.
  • Create contracts on behalf of the ESC (LEA contracts, employment contracts)
  • Administer ESC health plans and all insurance programs. Explain ESC personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants. Acts as a liaison between ESC and insurance providers.
  • Create and manage postings all job vacancies, including Superintendent/Treasurer Searches.
  • Provide timely assistance to team members regarding benefit and human resource questions and issues.
  • Maintain HR and special event pages on website.

Employee Benefits:
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 50k Board Paid Life Insurance
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • School Employee Retirement System: Employee contributes 10%, Summit ESC Board of Governors contributes 14%
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Supplemental Insurance including Vision, Disability, Critical Illness, etc.
  • Annuity and Deferral options (403b or 457 accounts)

Summit ESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.