OFFICE OF TALENT
Traditional 235 work days per year
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $50,248 - $60,299
**Please note: Applications will be received until May 20, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.**
Essential Functions and Objectives:
Responsible for the coordination of leave of absence and benefit administrative duties for Human Resources. Will administer and coordinate with assigned schools/departments in the areas of leaves of absence.
- Determines employee eligibility for general, FMLA and Military leave requests and processes all related requests based on State, Federal, Bargaining Unit provisions and district policy; ensures accurate leave and employment status information is recorded in HR systems in a timely manner.
- Reviews disability, death and time off work cases for handling and ensuring application of Federal and State regulations as required.
- Responds to general questions from employees and managers regarding leave of absence policies and requirements; communicates regularly with employees and managers regarding begin leave and return to work information and pay and benefits status while on leave.
- Acts as liaison with HR Partners, Benefits or Payroll to research and resolve issues related to leave status, pay or benefits while on leave; acts as liaison with Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and The Standard for accurate reporting of paid/unpaid time while on leave for pension purposes and short or long term disability.
- Provides short or long term disability enrollment forms to employees expected to be eligible for such benefits.
- Collaborates with employee relations and legal for guidance on approval or rejection of leave of absences as needed; complies with Federal and State laws and regulations and adheres to bargaining unit terms and conditions.
- Responds to payroll department inquiries to ensure correct payment for employees during leave status.
- Coordinates with ADA specialists when accommodation is requested on extended leaves.
- Maintains quality standards through case and call monitoring, transaction audits and other quality control processes providing regular feedback/coaching to HR Call Center Reps.
- Provides exceptional customer service to all customers and stakeholders; reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serves as a backup for co-workers and/or other key business processes, as needed.
Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
- Two (2) or more years experience in Human Resources.
- Experience in a union environment and exposure to collective bargaining agreements helpful
- Knowledge with Microsoft Office/Google products including Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs. Google Sheets, Google Slides.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines.
- The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
- Work collaboratively with others on a team.
- High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage a high volume, fast paced environment.
- Strong customer service skills with proven ability to work with a diverse employee population.
- Ability to communicate diplomatically and persuasively through effective verbal and written skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with other departments.
- Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws and FMLA guidelines.
- Knowledge of Infor (Lawson) Global Human Resources and Workforce Software
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Additional Information:
- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools
About Denver Public Schools:
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.