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OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

The Office of Human Resources coordinates the following areas:

Talent Acquisition
Attendance and Compensation
Benefits Administration
Compliance
Human Resources Administration
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprinting Services
Guest Teacher Program

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TALENT ACQUISITION & ATTENDANCE AND COMPENSATION

TALENT ACQUISITION

Build relationships with sources for potential employees
Manage applicant management system and provide guidance relative to its use
Review recommended candidates' credentials and ensure required documents are secured
Tender official offers of employment
Coordinate pre-employment drug test
Monitor probationary periods
Issue and replace photo identification cards
New Hire Onboarding
Contractor Onboarding
Internships/Field Placements
Stay and Exit Interviews
Reasonable Assurance

ATTENDANCE AND COMPENSATION

Conduct accumulation processes and record use of Bereavement, Emergency Days, Jury Duty, Paid Time Off, Personal Days, Sick Days, and Vacation Days
Provide programs with specific leave balances
Track, reconcile, and complete processes relative to compensatory time
Prepare salary calculations
Prepare annual salary notifications
Leaves of Absence Management

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

FINGERPRINTING SERVICES

The Berks County Intermediate Unit’s Main Office is an official Identogo Center, offering fingerprinting for FBI Criminal Background Checks.

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BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Administer Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability Plans and Flexible Spending Account Program
Administration and Communication of Quest Employee Assistance Program
Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)
Manage Tuition Reimbursement Program

COMPLIANCE

For Certified Staff: Monitor Level I to Level II certification/Act 45/Act 48; Monitor Tenure status and process permanent contracts; Student Loan Forgiveness; Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) application management
Ensure compliance relative to the following: Act 126 (Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting); Act 153 (Clearances); Annual Non-Discrimination Statement; Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT physicals and random drug testing; Form I-9; Nursing Mothers Program; Workplace Posters
Completion of Act 168 Forms
Track Support Staff Credentials
Manage Volunteer Program
Conduct bi-annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) checks
Americans with Disabilities Act

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GUEST TEACHER PROGRAM

The Berks County Intermediate Unit offers a Guest Teacher Program for individuals who are interested in serving as substitute teachers in Berks County. The program is designed to provide participants with limited or no classroom experience with the necessary training to qualify as day-to-day substitutes. Anyone possessing a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university is eligible to apply. Visit the link below for more information.

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HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION

Create and maintain position descriptions
Maintain personnel files
Subpoenas/Requests for Records
Employment Verifications
Skills Testing
Process Personal Information Changes
Manage Employee Referral Program

Maintain Organizational Charts
Unemployment Compensation Administration
Service Awards
United Way
Provide guidance relative to Performance Improvement Plans
Provide guidance relative to and/or assist with employee investigations and recommended actions

CONTACT US

Mary Franciscus
Director
610-987-8394
marfra@berksiu.org

Alexis Luckhart
Assistant Director
610-987-8497
aleluc@berksiu.org