Job Title:
Human Resource Specialist
Company: New Castle Community School
Location: New Castle, IN
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Performance Responsibilities/Duties: Essential Responsibilities Assist with compliance of Human Resource laws and requirements. Provide training during New Employee Orientation Meetings and Back to School Meetings for all employee groups. Complete and disperse new hire paperwork to appropriate personnel. Maintain personnel files and record keeping as mandated by state/federal law. Responsible for record keeping of all annual training including but not limited to: o Anti-Harassment/Discrimination o Employee Benefits o School Board Policies and where to find them o Supervisor and Director Training on Human Resource topics including Anti-Harassment and Progressive Discipline. Serve as one of the corporation's complaint coordinators which include taking reports of harassment, discrimination, Title IX violations and investigate each report. Maintain appropriate records to assist with the annual negotiation process as needed. Administer application procedures and ensure record retention laws are followed. Assist and ensure progressive discipline procedures are accurate and consistent across the district. Maintain highty qualified teacher documentation and licensing of all employees. Assist employees with certification and licensing procedures. Meet with Neola representative and report recommended changes of Board Policy to appropriate personnel and send to the School Board for approval. Maintain verifications of employment and years of service for faculty and staff. Maintain evaluation scores for all certified staff and assist with the annual IDOE report. Assist to ensure state reporting of certified employee and non-certified employee reports are up to date and accurate and any other applicable state reports. Meet and assist with employee concerns and address reports to appropriate principals and/or directors. Responsible for the compilation and updating of all employee handbooks. Responsible for the compilation and updating of all employee job descriptions. Lead a team to maintain salary schedules of support staff to retain top talent and ensure the corporation remains competitive in salaries. Work closely with payroll to assist with benefit questions as they relate to pay and provide assistance with payroll law. Administer the Family Medical Leave and ensure compliance with the Federal Act. Responsible for working with employees to ensure they are knowledgeable regarding their rights and the procedures for any leave of absence. Coordinate and maintain unemployment claims. Complete limited and expanded criminal history reports for new hires and coaching staff. Assist directors with employment law questions or concerns. All other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or Superintendent.