Human Resources Generalist

Marlborough-Public-Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools is seeking an in-person Human Resources Generalist in Marlborough, MA to support a district of 800+ employees. The role handles confidential HR tasks, onboarding, leaves, records, and recruitment coordination.

The ideal candidate will manage HRIS duties, maintain electronic personnel files, assist with labor negotiations materials, and collaborate with district staff to recruit substitutes and qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in human resources is preferred for a school district environment.
• Knowledge of confidential handling of employee information.

Responsibilities

• Process new hire paperwork and benefit information orientation.
• Enter information in HRIS and run reports as necessary.
• Post job openings and respond to questions; coordinate CORI and fingerprinting.

Skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Fast and accurate

Office practices

Oral and written communication

Team player

HRIS data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS (ASPEN)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title:

Human Resources Generalist

Work Year:

(12) Months/260 Days

$52,000-68,000

Location:

This is an in-person position in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Job Summary:

Provide Human Resources support in a school district with 800+ employees. Perform administrative work of a complex nature, 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 school district personnel.

Organizational Reporting Structure:

Reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of an HR team for a school district with 800+ employees working with employees and job applicants
• Process new hire paperwork and conduct new hire benefit information orientation
• Process benefit enrollments and changes.
• Enter information in HRIS database (ASPEN) and run reports as necessary
• Post job openings and respond to questions
• Trackcertification for licensed educators
• Process leaves including, but not limited to, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Processing of educational lane changes
• Support paperwork process for retiree paperwork
• Provide new hires with information to participate in the district mentoring and induction program
• Process and send annual letters of reassurance to 10-month employees
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Service Awards List
• Coordinate and administer Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and the fingerprint process
• 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
• Recruit substitutes, screen applicants. Conduct interviews and check references as necessary.
• Recruit candidates at school and community events, job fairs and through social media and electronic posting boards.
• Research and follow up on new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with college and university offices as a source to generate additional qualified applicants.
• Form connections with local and surrounding community resources that will strengthen recruitment.
• Represent the Marlborough Public Schools, accurately, dynamically and professionally.
• Partner with teacher prep programs, encourage paths to licensure and support building an education pipeline of qualified candidates in difficult to fill roles for future job openings.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Understanding of operating practices in a human resources office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good customer service skills in dealing with the public and employees.
• Must be able perform work quickly, efficiently and accurately.
• 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.
• Strong computer competence including but not limited to, abilities with standard office software (ex. Word and Excel) and HRIS data entry.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Human Resources Generalist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5982299

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title:

Human Resources Generalist

Work Year:

(12) Months/260 Days

Salary:

$52,000-68,000

Location:

This is an in-person position in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Job Summary:

Provide Human Resources support in a school district with 800+ employees. Perform administrative work of a complex nature, 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 school district personnel.

Organizational Reporting Structure:

Reports to the Executive Director of Human Resources

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of an HR team for a school district with 800+ employees working with employees and job applicants
• Process employment status changes.
• Generate employment verification letters
• Process new hire paperwork and conduct new hire benefit information orientation
• Process benefit enrollments and changes.
• Enter information in HRIS database (ASPEN) and run reports as necessary
• Post job openings and respond to questions
• Trackcertification for licensed educators
• Maintain electronic personnel files
• Process leaves including, but not limited to, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Processing of educational lane changes
• Support paperwork process for retiree paperwork
• Provide new hires with information to participate in the district mentoring and induction program
• Process and send annual letters of reassurance to 10-month employees
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Service Awards List
• Coordinate and administer Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and the fingerprint process
• Take photos for ID badges
• 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
• Recruit substitutes, screen applicants. Conduct interviews and check references as necessary.
• Recruit candidates at school and community events, job fairs and through social media and electronic posting boards.
• Research and follow up on new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with college and university offices as a source to generate additional qualified applicants.
• Form connections with local and surrounding community resources that will strengthen recruitment.
• Represent the Marlborough Public Schools, accurately, dynamically and professionally.
• Partner with teacher prep programs, encourage paths to licensure and support building an education pipeline of qualified candidates in difficult to fill roles for future job openings.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Understanding of operating practices in a human resources office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good customer service skills in dealing with the public and employees.
• 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.
• Strong computer competence including but not limited to, abilities with standard office software (ex. Word and Excel) and HRIS data entry.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and education

Previous experience preferred

Bilingual a plus (Spanish or Portuguese)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,000 to $68,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Administration > Human Resources

Organization-level Positions > Specialist

Other Professional > Other Professional

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Human Resources

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Patricia Brown , Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]