To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Generalist – Human Resources

Department:             Human Resources            

Unit:                         Professional and Administrative Exempt           

Salary:                     Compensation range listed is based on an            average 1-15 years of experience  

                                Grade 105 - Specific salary paid is based on actual relevant years of experience

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT MISSION

Human Resources, in support of the district’s mission, will strive to be a model of efficiency, innovation, exceptional customer service, leadership, and best practices.

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for implementing human resource services, including hiring, onboarding, staffing, employment processing, employee relations and retention, EEO compliance, labor relations and completing personnel transactions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure appropriate staffing by screening candidates for instructional and non-instructional positions; utilizing knowledge of certification and job qualifications; ensuring placement is consistent with Board policies, state and federal law and labor contract agreements; conduct employee onboarding.
• Ensure compliance by monitoring certification and/or qualifications of staff.
• Participate in staff interviews as needed.
• Act on transfers, leaves of absence, retirements, resignations, terminations, layoff, and recall.
• Develop human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information, recommending courses of action, including new policies and/or procedures.
• Build support and confidence in the Human Resources Department by acting as a liaison between principals, supervisors, and Human Resources, visiting the schools and departments on a regular basis.
• Improve principal and supervisor performance by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solutions; coaching and counseling principals and supervisors.
• Assist with the administration and interpretation of various labor agreements and employee manuals.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements including, FOIA, Wage and Hour, EEOC, FMLA, employment; study new and existing legislation; enforce adherence to requirements; advise management on needed actions.
• Complete special projects by clarifying project objectives; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; communicating to stakeholder.
• Protect the District’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in professional development and other educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance department and District reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Willingness to obtain PHR certification within 18 months.
• One year of human resource experience
• Experience creating and providing training or professional development to adults.
• Competence in working with Windows based programs (Word, Excel) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a unionized environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to participate on the department committees and on district teams.
• Ability to problem solve (listen, identify problems and solutions) and provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Ability to learn new technical systems as needed (HRIS system, district HR/Payroll system)
• Ability to work collaboratively and be a team player.
• Understanding of cultural competence and ability to work in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks at the same time, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Respect for confidentiality
• Regular and predictable attendance

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (616) 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.