HUMAN RESOURCES PARTNER presso Atlanta Public Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Partner assists with the daily operations of the Talent Management department. This position is responsible for supporting both the Executive Director, and Strategic HR Director(s) in meeting talent management team goals. The HR Partner exhibits excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively on a team. Additionally, this position serves as a reviewer of all hiring, transfer, and separation actions for an assigned group of locations. The position is grant-funded for at least two years, with excellent internal growth opportunities.

• EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CERTIFICATION:
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred.
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • At least 3 years of work experience in a relevant field preferred. Experience in staffing preferred. Experience in an Urban School District preferred.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Deep knowledge of best practices in Human Resources (HR)
• Customer service oriented skills
• Mental agility that results in well thought out, timely, and effective decision making
• The ability to work within a team and remain flexible
• Analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and related office productivity and virtual collaboration tools

• Facilitates APS initial onboarding program for new and rehired employees.
• Coordinates and schedules new hires and rehires for onboarding and orientation programs.
• Supports the work of the Staffing Director and/or Staffing Administrator in ensuring great customer service throughout offer, onboarding, and placement.
• Issues offer letters and manages the completion of pre hire forms for new hires and rehires.
• Completes personnel actions related to, but not limited to, staff hires, re-hires, transfers, separations and salary changes.
• Manages credentialing, screening, and communication associated with pending offers.
• Partners with HR Services to ensure that customer service level agreements are met which result in a positive, timely, and complete onboarding process.
• Problem solves any employee issues that may occur related to all personnel actions.
• Completes all pre-hire activities to ensure timely and accurate onboarding experience.
• Ensures the personnel file is updated with new and relevant information when appropriate.
• Provides completed action forms and supporting documentation to HR Services.
• Submits E-verify and GA new Hire report, checks I-9 documentation, and sends other correspondence as needed.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person or virtually and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours, and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities:  Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. 

COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: I29
Salary Range: APS Compensation Scale
Work Year: ANNUAL (252 days)