HR Generalist at Mankato Area Public Schools in Mankato, MN

Mankato Area Public Schools has a position available for a HR Generalist beginning as soon as possible. The HR Generalist is responsible for implementing employee onboarding procedures and substitute teacher and absence management processes.

Your Role Will Include:

• Serving as the district's primary contact for onboarding newly hired and rehired employees.
• Serving as the primary contact for substitute teachers.
• Day-to-day system monitoring of Frontline Absence Management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with administrative coordination, employee information systems, personnel records, or comparable operational processes.
• Ability to independently organize work, manage multiple priorities, anticipate operational problems, and meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply established procedures and resolve routine operational issues.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computer-based information systems, electronic record management, spreadsheets, and standard office applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, recognize discrepancies, and handle confidential personnel information appropriately.
• Ability to communicate procedures and provide guidance or training to employees and other system users.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, school administrators, and district departments while exercising sound judgment within assigned responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Associate degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience working in a school district, Human Resources department, or comparable employment administration setting.
• Experience coordinating employee onboarding, orientation, or substitute teacher processes.
• Experience with Frontline Absence Management, SMART HR, Laserfiche, or comparable HR information and document management systems.
• Working knowledge of employment eligibility verification, personnel recordkeeping, and employment-related compliance requirements.

Salary and Benefits:

• Rate of pay: $55,620 - $60,000.
• Eligible for Category II benefits, including PERA retirement pension, 403(b) retirement matching, medical coverage, fully paid life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, emergency leave, holidays, HSA, and FSA.

Location & Shift Times:

• District Office.
• Full-time (6:45 am to 3:45 pm), 12-month, non-affiliated position.