HR Specialist - Education | Benefits & Tuition

Applitrack; Scotch Plains, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and dental

401(k) with matching

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Newmark School & Newmark High School in Scotch Plains, NJ is seeking a dedicated HR Specialist to manage the full recruitment cycle, maintain personnel records, oversee benefits and payroll, and support accounting and audits. This full-time, in-person position offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to a mission-driven educational not-for-profit.

You will collaborate with leadership, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and handle leaves, time-off, and onboarding

Qualifications

• HRCI, SHRM, or other accredited HR certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Sociology, Psychology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in an educational setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent tech skills with payroll and staff management systems, including Paylocity.
• Strong knowledge of HR regulations (state, federal).

Responsibilities

• Lead full recruitment process from posting to onboarding.
• Maintain personnel records and track staff certifications.
• Oversee benefits administration (health, 401(k), pension, FSA, ACA reporting).
• Handle payroll processing and timesheet reviews.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and budgeting activities.
• Provide backup for financial reporting and GL data entry.
• Administer employee leave and time-off records.
• Assist audits and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Recruitment

Payroll

Confidentiality

HRIS Paylocity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Newmark School & Newmark High School in Scotch Plains, NJ is seeking a dedicated HR Specialist to manage the full recruitment cycle, maintain personnel records, oversee benefits and payroll, and support accounting and audits. This full-time, in-person position offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to a mission-driven educational not-for-profit.

You will collaborate with leadership, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and handle leaves, time-off, and onboarding