Job Description:
Position Type Full-Time
Office Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Minimum Salary: $44,720 / $21.50 per hour ($46,508 / $22.36 beginning July 1, 2025)

Reports to: HR Manager/Director of Human Resources

Job Summary
The Human Resources Associate - Classified plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of HR services, addressing employee needs, and ensuring adherence to policies, regulations, and negotiated agreements. This position involves managing key HR processes, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and maintaining accurate personnel records to meet the District’s staffing and operational goals.

About Us
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is the top-rated school district in St. Charles County and 13th in the state, as ranked by Niche.com. Encompassing more than 150 square miles in the southeast corner of St. Charles County, the District empowers students to be lifelong learners prepared for the future. Learn more at www.fhsdschools.org/about.    

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Communicates with candidates, other employees, departments, administrators, and the public to provide information and assistance regarding employment, recruitment, personnel records and labor relations related to legal requirements.

 

• Processes non-certified job offers, prepares, and facilitates weekly onboarding meetings to ensure employees are knowledgeable of current practices and administrative processes.

 

• Ensures appropriate pre-employment checks and drug screenings are complete for maintaining compliance with all district, state and federal policies and regulations.

 

• Calculates salary for employees according to established policies and procedures.

 

• Assists employees with licensing and certification requirements as needed to ensure employees are appropriately qualified for their position.

     

• Enters, monitors, and ensures accurate data in the HR information and financial software systems to accurately pay employees.

 

• Generates annual wage letters to employees.

 

• Supervises and manages all transportation department related assignments, leave policies, testing, and pay assignments.

 

• Supports the HR department as needed.

Qualifications 

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
  • SHRM or other HR certification desired

 

• Experience:
  • Prior HR experience, 1-3 years preferred
  • Knowledge of public school district operations is advantageous

 

• Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong proficiency in HRIS and Applicant Tracking Software
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

 

• Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Familiarity with HR practices, employment regulations, and confidentiality standards
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work independently, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment

Benefits
FHSD offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)
• District-paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Membership in the Missouri Public Education Retirement System (PEERS)

Optional family coverage, long-term disability, and additional life insurance


We look forward to considering you and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!