"Alerted.org

Job Description:

**RESPONSIBILITIES** **:** The Human Resources Technician II directly supports the HR Manager, as well as assists all visiting guests and employees. This individual is the essential support for the Algoa HR department and must always maintain a high level of confidentiality. This role manages a multitude of time sensitive duties that require a highly motivated individual who must be effective at prioritizing the workload, be task oriented, and successful at completing assignments accurately and on time. The Human Resources Technician II utilizes multiple systems and should have an early adopter mindset as new systems and technology continue to advance. To be successful, the individual must enjoy working with others as well as be able to work independently in a fast-paced work environment. This individual will be responsible for Human Resource communications and file management.

+ Front desk duties include managing incoming phone calls, greeting employees and visitors, addressing general HR inquiries, and ensuring the timely distribution of mail across the department

+ Responsible for onboarding which includes entry, approvals, and verification in the system for accuracy

+ Conduct new hire orientation including safety training for Scholastic employees as well as temporary agency

+ Responsible for all filing including personnel files, and termination filing

+ Responsible for office organization by maintaining the file room, storage room, orientation and applicant room, and ensures general office area and lobby are organized

+ Responsible for ordering office supplies as needed

+ Responsible for the Termination Process

+ Responsible for the internal referral program –STAR FINDER

+ Responsible for the layoff process by preparing all layoff forms, completing all NSO data entry in Workday, updating packet information, conducting layoff meetings, and verifying KRONOS/MY TIME to advise Supervisors on coding

+ Oversee the collection of suggestions from the suggestion box; review and provide the feedback to HR team

+ Manages YMCA membership

+ Assist with internal job posting process

+ Assist with the bereavement process

+ Assist with Blood Drive, 401K meetings, Health Fair, Open Enrollment, as well as the coordination of other HR meetings where needed

+ Assist with Job Fairs and Recruitment Events

+ Enter data into various databases accurately and timely as required

+ Create flyers, job postings, internal communications, and other graphics to post or distribute to employees for all HR related communications

+ Support processing of shared work and unemployment claims

+ Allocate Catalyst invoicing and P-Card allocation in a timely manner

+ Monitor HR rotary and other communication boards to ensure adequate forms are available and current information is posted

+ Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

+ Flexibility to work on multiple projects with regular interruptions and with minimum supervision

+ Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is a must

+ Must have extensive and proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and the ability to learn new programs and technologies

+ Ability to prioritize work is required

+ Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

+ Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

+ Must be flexible with shift schedule and ability to work overtime as needed

+ Must be a team player

+ Smartsheet experience is a plus

+ Must be able to travel as needed, including running company errands for departmental needs

+ Data Entry experience is required

+ Above average attendance and performance record is required

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Location Region/State:

Missouri

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf)

EEO Scholastic Policy Statement

Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com

We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.