Human Resources Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Act as liaison between Arkansas School Board Association and employee to coordinate workers’ compensation claims

Coordinate the Family and Medical Leave process (eligibility, notices, payroll, etc.), complying with federal guidelines, and assisting employees with appropriate voluntary benefit claim forms

Coordinate the state maternity leave process

Complete required payroll items by the monthly deadline, including but not limited to importing attendance and calculating docking

District contact for the outside substitute agency and coordinator of the long-term substitute process

Assist with the electronic records and applicant tracking system (form creation, workflows, troubleshooting, employee questions, etc.)

Complete fingerprinting and assist all new hires and volunteers with the background check process

Print district ID badges for new hires and yearly for existing employees

Complete all verbal and written employment verifications, professional development verifications, and prior experience verifications

Register new certified hires for novice teacher training

Administer the ParaPro Assessment for new hires as needed

Assist licensed staff with teaching license renewals

Update Labor Law notices and distribute them to all locations in the district

Assist with creation of staff contract calendars

Cover office receptionist for lunch daily and as needed

Provide administrative assistance for the offices of Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Clean background check

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, and telephone

Physical Requirements

Be able to sit for long periods of time.

Be able to bend, stoop, reach and lift. (<20 lbs.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reports to : Assistant Superintendent

Contract : A full contract for this position is 240 days. The 2026-2027 employment contract will be prorated based on days worked.