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Paw Paw Public Schools

Paw Paw Public Schools is hiring: Human Resources Specialist in Paw Paw

Paw Paw Public Schools, Paw Paw, MI, United States, 49079

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  • Location:
    Administration Building - Central Office

  • Position Type:
    Secretarial/Clerical

  • Date Posted:
    5/19/2025

  • Location:
    Administration Building - Central Office

    • Title: Human Resources Specialist
    Reports To: Director of Business Operations
    Location: District Central Office
    Job Type: Full-Time, 12 months, Non-Exempt

    Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Strong knowledge of human resource practices, employment laws, and confidentiality protocols
    • Proficient with computer programs including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
    • Familiarity with state credentialing requirements and collective bargaining agreements, preferred
    • Experience in human resources or personnel administration, preferred
    • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, preferred

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
    • Coordinate recruitment processes including job postings, applicant tracking, screening, scheduling interviews, and onboarding.
    • Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in accordance with state and federal requirements
    • Process employment actions such as new hires, transfers, leaves of absence, and terminations, and reporting to payroll coordinator
    • Assist with employee relations issues and investigations, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
    • Support training, testing and professional development initiatives, including management and tracking of SafeSchools Training modules
    • Stay current on employment law, district policy updates, and HR best practices in public education
    • Manage and process injury and accident reports involving staff, students, and visitors; coordinate related Workers’ Compensation claims
    • Process and coordinate athletic injury insurance claims
    • Coordinate FMLA paperwork and processes for all district staff, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
    • Manage and respond to unemployment insurance claims and related documentation
    • Serve as the district’s point of contact for PERA information requests.
    • Act as point of contact for questions related to Federal and State labor law compliance; maintain and update required labor law postings
    • Remove system access for terminated employees and ensure timely communication to relevant departments; ensures proper off-boarding
    • Assists with registration of any necessary training or testing required for position compliance for support staff employees
    • Lead the screening of all employees, substitutes and volunteers (background checks, fingerprinting, ICHAT, etc.) in compliance with school safety legislation
    • Assists administrators with evaluations and plans of assistance/support for district employees.
    • Fiscal support of Special Revenue Funds including assisting with cash deposits and bank reconciliations
    • Reviews and reconciles EduStaff substitute invoices for payment
    • Perform such other tasks and responsibilities as the Director of Business Operations may assign.

    Salary/Benefits: Starting $18.50 - commensurate with experience; 8 hours/day; 260/261 days’ work year
    Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and state retirement plan
    15 days’ vacation, starting
    12 sick days / 2 personal business days
    10 holidays


    Start Date: As soon as possible

    How to Apply: APPLY HERE








    STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Paw Paw Public School District that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Executive Director of Business Operations or Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs, 119 Johnson Rd., Paw Paw, MI 49079, 1-269-415-5200



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