HR Specialist/TSDS Coordinator

Highland Park Independent School District

Amarillo, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Data Entry, Data Quality, Employee Orientation, File Maintenance, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Spreadsheets
LOCATION
Amarillo, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

Human Resources Specialist & TSDS Coordinator

Job Summary

This blended role manages the district's data integrity, compliance, and human resources. You will coordinate the collection and accurate reporting of all district PEIMS and TSDS core data submissions to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Concurrently, you will manage vital HR functions, including full-cycle payroll processing, benefits administration, leave management, and employee certification tracking.

Core Responsibilities

  • PEIMS/TSDS Data Management: Coordinate, verify, and submit all required district data following TEA TSDS Data Standards. Run edits and collaborate with campus staff to resolve errors before deadlines.

  • Payroll & Benefits Processing: Calculate, balance, and distribute regular and supplemental payrolls. Administer employee benefits, handle open enrollment, and manage liabilities like taxes and TRS deposits.

  • HR, Leave, & Workers'' Comp: Handle routine employee inquiries, process new hire paperwork, and maintain the HR information database. Manage long-term leaves (FMLA) and process workers'' compensation claims.

  • Certification Tracking: Verify and monitor teacher and applicant credentials with the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) to ensure district compliance.

Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or GED.

  • Experience: 2 years of experience in data entry/coding within a school district, or 2 years of clerical experience focused on payroll and benefits.

  • Skills: Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, file maintenance, and rapid 10-key numerical entry. Requires strong organization, absolute confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.

About the Company

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Highland Park Independent School District