Human Resources Generalist

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

9d•$52,000 - $53,000

About The Position

Entry level role providing Human Resources support in a school district with over 800 employees. Perform administrative work of a complex nature with oversight and support, general office functions and related work as required. Acts in a confidential capacity to the Human Resources Director with regard to employee relations, labor negotiations and other management and administrative activities. Works cooperatively with other central office personnel.

Requirements

Understanding of operating practices of a human resources office.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Good customer service skills in dealing with the public and employees effectively.
Must be able perform work quickly, efficiently and accurately.
Excellent communication skills.
Good knowledge of office practices, procedures and office equipment.
Strong skills in oral and written communication.
Must be a strong team player, able to collaborate well with others.
computer competence including but not limited to, abilities with standard office software (ex. Word and Excel) and HRIS data entry.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and education

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish, Portuguese)
Previous experience working in Human Resources Office a plus
Experience with FMLA a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of an HR team for a school district with 800+ employees working with employees and job applicants electronically and in person
Process employment status changes including, but not limited to, new hires, changes in work assignment including transfers, changes in compensation, and separations from employment
Process new hire paperwork and conduct new hire benefit information orientation
Process hire letters and onboarding paperwork for summer hires, coaches, after school positions
Generate employment verification letters
Process benefit enrollments and changes
Enter information and changes in HRIS data base (Aspen)
Maintain job postings, post jobs in the electronic recruitment software
Enter certification information in data base for licensed educators
Maintain electronic and paper personnel files
Attend job fairs and hiring events
Assist with recruitment
Assist with annual letters of reassurance to 10-month employees
Process paperwork for Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and the fingerprint process
Conduct CORI and Conflict of Interest Audits
Take photos for ID badges
Respond to questions about job postings and benefits
Assist employees with requests to review personnel files
Assist the Director of HR in development of HR employee relations and labor negotiation materials for collective bargaining
Draft communications as necessary
Performs such other duties as may be assigned