HR Support Specialist for Public Education

Springfield Public Schools MA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an HR Support professional to provide primary support to the Human Resources Department. You will work with HR Administrators and Analysts to support all HR functions, projects, and district initiatives.

This role handles new hires, transfers, salary changes, and classifications in the MUNIS system, verifies certifications, tracks loan forgiveness, and maintains confidential records while delivering reliable, detailed service to staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business, Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in office setting handling confidential information.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced educational environment with deadlines.
• Ability to use computer software and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Processes new hires, transfers, salary changes, resignations and retirements in MUNIS.
• Assists with verification of applicants and staff certifications/licensure.
• Updates education levels from transcripts into MUNIS.
• Reviews Loan Forgiveness forms and tracks related documentation.
• Processes new hire or termination paperwork for employees.
• Schedules meetings with new hires to review paperwork.
• Performs mailing, filing, scanning and related admin duties.
• Maintains confidential information and supports HR goals.

Skills

Knowledge of contracts

Knowledge of new hire forms

Multi-tasking

Computer software

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in Business/Administration/HR

Job description

Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking an HR Support professional to provide primary support to the Human Resources Department. You will work with HR Administrators and Analysts to support all HR functions, projects, and district initiatives.

This role handles new hires, transfers, salary changes, and classifications in the MUNIS system, verifies certifications, tracks loan forgiveness, and maintains confidential records while delivering reliable, detailed service to staff.