Human Resources Specialist

1.0 FTE on a 260 day work calendar

Location: Albany, OR

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are interested in this position you can:

Apply at https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/careers/

For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.

• To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission.
• Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment. 

Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application.  Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HR@lblesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application. 

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST – Human Resources
Classification: Classified 260-day calendar
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW
As a key member of the HR team, this position facilitates the fundamental infrastructure of all

personnel processes, supporting daily operations and providing essential leadership in

consultation with the Executive Director of Human Resources. Involved in every stage of the

employee lifecycle, this role acts as an internal and external ambassador for the agency—

welcoming new hires, guiding staff through benefits and leave during life's unexpected

events, and assisting candidates through the recruitment process. Beyond day-to-day

coordination, this position serves as a team lead, guiding and coaching colleagues within

the agency and providing regional support to partner districts seeking advice. By identifying

process efficiencies, maintaining agency-wide systems, and ensuring compliance with evolving

state and federal regulations, this critical role directly impacts the fiscal, operational, and

overall well-being of the entire agency community.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Associate’s degree or equivalent related experience or training.
2. Three years of recent successful experience in an administrative support position that includes HR-related functions.
3. Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations.
4. Highly proficient in word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software and web applications;
Demonstrated ability to manipulate data and produce statistical reports using database and spreadsheet applications.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact tactfully with diverse groups, present complex
information, and de-escalate stressful situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to effectively execute and manage multiple competing priorities within tight deadlines, while
maintaining a high-level of quality, accuracy, and confidentiality, and maintain flexibility across cross-functional team
roles, while navigating constant operational interruptions and context shifts.
7. Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with
general instruction and guidance.
8. Such alternatives to certain above qualifications may apply as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities.
1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator
practices.
3. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and
CIPA.
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the initiative and work independently
with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible and effective teambuilding skills of cooperation, communication and active participation.
6. Present self and LBL in a professional manner including: in oral and written communication, professional disposition when
working with others and maintaining professional dress standards.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, find requested data and present in user-friendly formats for internal
and public distribution.
8. Maintain regular attendance at work. Be punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
9. Utilize the teleservice platform to provide services to educators, students and district staff as directed.

10. Ability to lift, carry at least 25 pounds.
11. Ability to sit for extended periods of time in a vehicle or work setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This is a general list of responsibilities and duties associated with this position. The specific job tasks are distributed
across the HR Team and vary based on each specialist’s specific skill-set and training. The supervisor of this position may
modify this list at any time it’s deemed necessary.
1. Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage job postings, candidate interviewing, hiring processes, initial onboarding,
background checks, and licensure tracking.
2. Benefits & Leave Administration: Coordinate employee benefit plans, open enrollment, retirement systems, and
leave programs such as FMLA, OFLA, ADA, and disability claims.
3. HR Data & Payroll Processing: Input, calculate, and maintain employee records, FTE status changes, pay
adjustments, and position modifications in HR and payroll software.
4. Compliance & Required Reporting: Compile and submit mandatory state, regional, and organizational reports,
including ODE requirements, disciplinary checks, and sexual conduct procedures.
5. Contract & Staffing Administration: Facilitate employee contracts, addendums, salary schedule placements, and
third-party staffing agency agreements.
6. Workers' Compensation & Safety: Manage workers' compensation reporting, return-to-work coordination, injury
subsidy programs, and claim resolution.
7. Employment Verifications & Records: Process requests for employment verification, loan forgiveness, offboarding
processes, and system record closures.
8. Policy, Handbooks & Job Descriptions: Assist in updating job descriptions, employee handbooks, and intranet
resource pages.
9. Agency Calendar Management: Collaborate on creating, managing, and distributing annual agency and fiscal year
work calendars.
10. Stakeholder Support & Technical Guidance: Act as a liaison between staff, insurance carriers, and external
partners while providing de-escalation, policy guidance, and HR system training.
11. Cross-Functional Team & Operational Support: Provide backup coverage for other HR roles, perform general
administrative tasks, and assist leadership with assigned investigations or meetings.

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

• Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
• Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Classified salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience
• Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision insurance premiums 
• Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided
• Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
• Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
• May qualify for a Cell Phone/Data Stipend

Health Insurance

Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees

• Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
• Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
• LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
• Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Carriers offered are:

• Moda
• Kaiser
• Willamette Dental Group

Retirement

• PERS – Public Employee Retirement System
• For more information visit:  pers.state.or.us
• LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee

Personal Leave

•  Up to 24 hours

Sick Leave

• Up to 96 hours (prorated based on work calendars less than 260)
• Sick Leave Bank
• Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
• Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury

Doctor Appointment Leave

• Up to 3 hours per month

Professional Development Opportunities

• LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
• First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
• Includes workshops and conferences

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.  

Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility.  Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.