Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Help Schools Build Stronger Readers

Scholastic is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to help support our zone HR team. In this role, you will perform administrative tasks as well as support a wide range of HR other HR functions. This is a full-time role that will work from both a Scholastic branch location as well as a home office.

Scholastic Book Fairs are wondrous in-person experiences that empower kids to discover books for themselves. Taking place in schools and rooted in Scholastic’s greater mission to use the power of books for the betterment of all kids, Fairs bring entire communities together.

We’re here to deliver an experience that inspires kids toward greatness. In everything we do, we are committed to ensuring every kid, parent, caregiver, teen/tween, book fair organizer, and employee feels seen, respected, and welcome as part of the Scholastic Book Fairs family.

If you enjoy connecting with people, uncovering opportunities, influencing decisions, and driving measurable results, this is an opportunity to build a career in Human Resources while supporting Scholastic’s mission of helping children become lifelong readers and learners.

With HR Manager (HRM) and HR Generalist (HRG) oversight, the Human Resources Coordinator (HRC) performs administrative duties and carries out job functions assigned in all areas of HR which includes employee relations, recruiting and on-boarding, payroll, worker compensation/benefits support and leave administration. The Human Resource Coordinator (HRC) supports internal business partners and functional managers within the assigned HR zone team by participating in the administration and communication of programs and services that promote positive employee relations

This full-time hourly position offers medical, dental and vision benefits, a Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, personal and sick time, a generous 50% off discount on Scholastic merchandise, and a 401k with a company match.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

What You’ll Do

• Partners with HRM to provide employees and managers with first line communications for daily issues/questions about HR practices, policies and procedures from functional managers, business partners and employees.
• Administer and maintain employment record reporting including bi-weekly Seasonal Leave of Absence, and other recurring/year-round activity (e.g. distributing employee rosters, assist with compensation analysis reporting, support recruiting and on-boarding tracking and administration and state specific reporting needs within the assigned zone).
• Leads recruitment support activities seasonally and on-going through the year in the areas of job board creation and internal/external posting maintenance, select candidate screening activities, systemic candidate management, and offer, background, and onboarding within the zone
• Process and administer assigned payroll and HR Services for the zone including One-Time Payments, Sign-Ons, Retention, Safety, Seasonal reporting, SPOT bonus program. Supports biweekly payroll processing (entering time off requests) for HRM approval.
• Respond to state unemployment claims for assigned area. Administer termination documentation and processing audits. Point of contact for all employment verification or special request needs.
• Facilitate the random testing program, by assigning tests in the system and tracking results.
• May support or participate in training for new hires or policy/program changes (e.g. new hire orientation/onboarding, benefit open enrollment, etc.) to employees as needed. May partner with HRM/HRG to co-facilitate management/employee training in other HR topic areas.
• Maintains business confidentiality relative to customer accounts, organizational practices and employee records.
• May participate in other critical HR projects or perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

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WHY JOIN SCHOLASTIC?

• Opportunity to build a career in Human Resources with a mission-driven organization
• Work with products that support literacy and learning for students
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
  

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree in Business or related field, or its work equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in an HR environment or a related field is strongly desired.
• Background in any of the Human Resources disciplines: Recruiting, Organizational Development, Training, Total Rewards, Safety/Health, Employee Relations, or other government Compliance Regulations preferred.
• Maintains a high degree of Confidentiality when handling sensitive company and employee information
• Team-oriented, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business process and customer focus; detail-oriented with an ability to see and respond to needs in a succinct way.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Results orientation with a strong track record of success in delivering on objectives
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills
• Listening, reasoning, and analytical skills with a balance of service and empathy in business relations
• Clear and understandable oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to the Scholastic Mission and Operating Principles
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with an HCM (Workday) is desirable
  

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Location Region/State:

Georgia, Ohio

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.

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