Human Resources Generalist

Manchester School District; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA contribution

Retirement pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Life insurance

403(b) tax sheltered annuity

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Manchester School District is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support the District’s HR needs at the District Office in Manchester, NH. The role emphasizes recruiting, onboarding, reporting and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across management, staff, and vendors.

The candidate should have five years in HR, familiarity with employment laws, and strong communication; NH driver’s license is required; bilingual skills are highly desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in human resources; experience in education/recruiting preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws & regulations required.
• SHRM or PHR certification desired; NH Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, source, interview, and hire qualified applicants; collaborate with managers to identify needed skills.
• Provide coaching to leaders on processes to remain compliant with laws and regulations.
• Conduct onboarding and new-hire orientations; perform HRIS data entry and audits for accuracy.
• Participate in employee relations matters and investigations; maintain employment-law compliance.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Onboarding

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

SHRM/PHR certification desired

Tools

MUNIS

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Manchester School District District Office - Manchester, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5936326

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Manchester School District offers a full benefits package to all eligible employees including:

• Anthem Medical insurance
• Anthem Vision insurance
• Delta Dental insurance
• Company funded HSA for select Anthem health plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement
• Company sponsored life insurance
• 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan
• Vision discounts
• Medical incentive rewards
• Employee assistance program
• Many more.

Human Resources Generalist/Specialist

Salary scale (Based on experience): $56,000 - $62,000

228 Contract Days

Start date: ASAP

Specific Core Function:

Work within the Human Resource area to support in maintaining compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures, work with all levels of internal management and staff as well as outside clients and vendors, work with potential candidates, interns, volunteers, and/or staff answering questions and guiding them through the District’s policies, procedures and benefits. Areas of focus include recruiting, onboarding of new hires, reporting and compliance, workers compensation, completing special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in human resources ; experience in the field of education and recruiting preferred.
• Experience with unions is preferred.
• Proficient with employment laws & regulations.
• SHRM or PHR certification desired.
• Must have valid NH Driver’s License.
• Must have excellent attention to detail & accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & Google Suite.
• Proficient with MUNIS or the ability to quickly learn the District’s HRIS software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Bilingual skills are highly desired.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Responsible for recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Provide coaching and guidance to senior leaders and hiring managers on processes and techniques to remain complaint with laws and regulations.
• Conduct onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in employee relations matters and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including best practices; reviews policies, collective bargaining contracts, and practices to maintain compliance.
• Process employment changes, salary advancements, and employee transfers.
• Generates staffing reports for all employment classifications and other regulatory reporting requirements for outside agencies (DOL, NHES, NHDOE).
• Collaborate effectively with payroll and finance to ensure timely processing and reporting of employment changes and attendance.

Specified Length/Hours of Position:

• This is a 228-day non-affiliated salaried position, 40 hours per week.

Evaluation:

• Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Human Resources.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,000 to $62,000 Per Year

Administration > Human Resources

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Evans , Executive Director of Human Resources
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]