Human Resources Administrative Assistant (full time, 12 months)

New Canaan Public Schools; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Canaan Public Schools in Central Office is seeking a full-time, twelve-month HR Administrative Assistant to support district time and attendance, substitute management and various clerical tasks in the HR Department.

Qualifications include proficiency with Word, Excel, Google Docs/Mail, strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to prioritize tasks under minimal supervision. Pay rate is $32.28 per hour per the union contract.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude with PC software (Word, Excel, Google mail/docs).
• Aptitude with other software.
• Excellent administrative & organizational skills.
• Accuracy and thoroughness.
• Service orientation – strong interpersonal skills, ability to interface cooperatively with various constituencies.
• Ability to handle emergencies and prioritize multiple tasks with efficiency and minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• The Full-time Human Resources Administrative Assistant is responsible for district time and attendance, substitue management and other various clerical tasks as needed within the HR Department.

Skills

Word/Excel

Google Apps

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Task prioritization

Tools

Other software

Job description

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Human Resources Administrative Assistant (full time, 12 months) JobID: 1847

• Position Type:
  Administrative and/or Professional Support/ Administrative Assistant - 12-Months
• Date Posted:
  10/23/2026
• Location:
  Central Office
• Date Available:
  October 2026

Human Resources Administrative Assistant - Central Office

Administrative Assistant Full-time, twelve month position perUPSEU Contract

The Full-time Human Resources Administrative Assistant is responsible for district time and attendance, substitue management and other various clerical tasks as needed within the HR Department.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude with PC software (Word, Excel, Google mail/docs)
• Aptitude with other software
• Excellent administrative & organizational skills
• Accuracy and thoroughness
• Service orientation � strong interpersonal skills, ability to interface cooperatively with various constituencies
• Ability to handle emergencies and prioritize multiple tasks with efficiency and minimal supervision

Pay rate will be $32.28 per hour per the union contract. Please review the union contract on the district website for more information.

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