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Talent and HR Assistant (Summer)

@ RePublic Schools
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
$15/hrOnsitePart Time, Temporary
Responsibilities:Review resumes, Screen candidates, Onboard staff
Requirements Summary:Part-time, summer role for Talent and HR Assistant; high school diploma required; US work authorization; strong communication; proficient with Google Workspace; able to handle confidential information; 15 hours/week; $15/hour.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Google Workspace
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Job Description

Position: Talent and HR Assistant (Summer)

Reports To: Director of HR

Location: Jackson, MS

Compensation: $15 per hour for up to 15 hours per week from June 1 through September 1



At RePublic Schools, your work advances academic excellence and expands opportunity for every scholar. Every day, you partner with scholars and families to unlock opportunity through rigorous, joyful instruction and a deep commitment to academic excellence. We believe all scholars deserve grade-level work, strong teaching, and high expectations.



RePublic invests deeply in its people through intentional development, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful recognition of the impact you make. Grow as an authentic leader within a high-performing, collaborative culture – where your voice matters, your excellence is nurtured, and your work helps reimagine what public education can be in the South.



The Talent and HR Assistant (Summer) provides hands-on support to the Talent and Human Resources team during the peak hiring and onboarding season. This role offers practical experience in recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations while contributing to the successful preparation of staff for the upcoming school year. The position is ideal for someone interested in gaining real-world experience in Human Resources, recruiting, education, or nonprofit operations.



THE ROLE




  • Reviewing resumes and supporting the candidate screening process to help identify strong candidates aligned to the organization’s needs and mission

  • Communicating with candidates in a professional and timely manner regarding application status, interview scheduling, hiring steps, and onboarding requirements.

  • Supporting the processing of new hires by assisting with onboarding paperwork, tracking completion of hiring documents, and ensuring new hires are prepared for their first day.

  • Organizing materials and logistics for New Teacher Training, ensuring materials are prepared, organized, and ready for distribution.

  • Printing, assembling, and preparing handouts and materials for New Teacher Training and other summer onboarding sessions.

  • Maintaining organized hiring and onboarding trackers to ensure the Talent and Human Resources team has accurate and up-to-date information.

  • Providing administrative and organizational support to the Talent and Human Resources team during the summer hiring season.

  • Managing multiple tasks and deadlines at once while maintaining strong attention to detail and professionalism.

  • Supporting a positive new hire experience by helping ensure communication, materials, and onboarding processes are clear, organized, and timely.

  • Performing additional duties as assigned in support of hiring, onboarding, and preparation for the upcoming school year.