KIPP Delta Public Schools
District HR Generalist
🇺🇸 Helena-West Helena, AR
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ August 19th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage recruitment and onboarding processes for instructional and non-instructional staff.
- Serve as the main HR resource for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and payroll.
- Ensure compliance with Arkansas Department of Education, federal, and state employment laws.
- Maintain accurate employee records and oversee background checks and employment verifications.
- Collaborate with Payroll and Finance teams to manage employee benefits and leave administration.
- Support performance management, contract renewals, evaluations, and employee engagement projects.
- Proficiency in HR information systems and strong knowledge of HR best practices required.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; professional HR certification also preferred.
- At least 2 years of HR, school operations, or administrative experience needed.
- Must pass state and federal background checks including fingerprinting and child maltreatment registry.
District HR Generalist Full Description
- Support recruitment efforts for instructional and non-instructional staff, including job postings, candidate screening, and interview coordination.
- Coordinate new hire onboarding, including contracts, benefits enrollment, background checks, and DESE-required verifications.
- Ensure compliance with state licensure, certification, and personnel file requirements.
- Serve as a resource for staff inquiries on HR policies and procedures, benefits, leave, and payroll matters.
- Manage employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and resolve conflicts fairly and consistently.
- Implement performance management systems to support employee development and organizational goals.
- Maintain accurate employee records per state and federal laws, DESE requirements, and organizational policies.
- Ensure timely completion of required background checks, Child Maltreatment Registry checks, and verification of employment eligibility (I-9).
- Monitor compliance with state-mandated training (e.g., mandated reporter, ethics, concussion management).
- Partner with Finance & Payroll teams to process employee changes, leaves, and benefits updates accurately and on time.
- Assist employees with benefit enrollment, claims, and questions.
- Track and manage employee leave in compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Arkansas leave laws, and school policies.
- Support annual HR cycles, including open enrollment, contract renewals, and evaluations.
- Assist with audits and reporting for DESE, state, and federal compliance.
- Contribute to HR projects such as policy updates, handbook revisions, and employee engagement initiatives.
Other Responsibilities (As Needed)
This job description reflects the core functions and responsibilities of the role, but is not intended to be comprehensive. District leaders may assign additional duties as needed to support strategic priorities and organizational goals.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, or a related field preferred.
- Licenses: Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
- Experience: At least 2 years of HR, school operations, or administrative experience.
- Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprinting and child maltreatment registry checks.
- Ongoing participation in professional development activities as required by ADE.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices and applicable state and federal employment laws.
- Familiarity with Arkansas DESE requirements, background checks, and teacher licensure processes.
- Proficiency in HR information systems.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Additional Information
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