Human Resources Secretary

Human Resources Secretary Greenwood School District 50 | Human Resources Department Greenwood School District 50 is seeking a Human Resources Secretary to join our Human Resources team. This position provides administrative support to the HR department the Benefits Administrator and plays an important role in assisting employees with benefits, leave, workers' compensation, onboarding, and other HR-related processes.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, professional, and service-minded , with the ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Assist employees with FMLA and other leave-of-absence requests , including communicating with medical offices and following up on required documentation. Process leave notifications and related employee information for other district departments. Receive and maintain Shared Leave requests and assist with the Shared Leave process.

Assist with new-hire scheduling, onboarding, and processing . Use the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility and ensure required pre-employment documentation, including TB testing, is completed. Assist with employee name and address changes and ensure updates are accurately entered into the payroll system. Assist with workers' compensation claims , including initial paperwork, medical appointment scheduling, scanning and maintaining records, and communicating updates to the Benefits Administrator.

Assist with insurance billing reports, dependent insurance changes, and benefits-related reporting . Assist with annual classified employee evaluations and classified employee Letters of Intent. Assist employees with completing HR forms and paperwork in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements. Prepare reports and information for the HR department as needed.

Provide telephone and administrative support to the Benefits Administrator and other HR staff. Assist with recruitment fairs and other HR events , including preparation, registration, and reporting. Serve as a backup for the district main switchboard . Serve as a backup for the processing of substitute and temporary employees .

Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail . Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism . Strong customer-service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, administrators, vendors, and other district personnel.

The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace . The ability to learn and effectively use HR, payroll, benefits, and other technology systems. The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the HR team. A commitment to providing helpful, responsive, and professional service to district employees.

Education and Experience

An associate degree is preferred . Relevant administrative, human resources, benefits, payroll, or school district experience is desirable. Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods and communicate effectively by telephone and in person. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, climb, lift, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORK SCHEDULE: 240 days/ 7.5 hours per day SALARY : Administrative K240 Schedule, depending on education and experience Why Join Greenwood District 50? As a member of our Human Resources team, you will have the opportunity to support the employees who serve our students every day. This position is an important part of ensuring that employees receive confidential, accurate, timely, and compassionate assistance with benefits, leave, onboarding, and other HR needs.

Greenwood School District 50 is an equal opportunity employer. This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.