Human Resources Generalist

Norristown Area School District; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Norristown Area School District is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide confidential and technical HR support across employee groups, including full-cycle recruiting and hiring.

The role advises administrators, supports policies and regulations, and collaborates with other HR staff. Reports to the Assistant Director of Human Resources and requires strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork in a school district environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Management, Communications, or related field.
• 1–2 years of HR experience; 3–5 years preferred
• SHRM certification preferred
• Experience with Google platform and HR tech systems

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and hiring for administrative, support and professional staff.
• Communicate with candidates using online recruitment tools.
• Maintain HR data systems and accurate records.
• Support timekeeping and attendance processes using Frontline and payroll systems.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements and PDE guidelines as needed.

Skills

Bilingual - Spanish

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

SHRM certification preferred

Tools

Google platform

eFinance payroll

Frontline Time & Attendance

Frontline ATS

Absence Management

Talented

Job description

Norristown Area School District ADMINISTRATION BLDG - Norristown, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Human Resources Generalist

Norristown Area School District ADMINISTRATION BLDG - Norristown, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Norristown Area School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5891483

Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

A current vacancy exists for a Human Resources Generalist within the Norristown Area School District.

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing confidential and technical support to all employee groups for a wide variety of human resources activities, including full-cycle recruiting and hiring. The HR Generalist advises administrators and supervisors in all HR practices, provides information to employees about regulations, contract language, policies, and provides general support. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Human Resources and will work cooperatively with other administrators, supervisors, and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Communications, or similar related field.
• 1-2 years work-related or internship experience in human resources required
• 3-5 years direct human resources experience preferred
• Professional in Human Resources (SHRM) preferred
• Experience with technology, including extensive experience with google platform
• Bilingual - Spanish preferred
• Proven positive experience in providing a high level of customer experience
• Ability to problem solve and use technology to work effectively
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions and exercise good judgement in prioritizing tasks
• Superior communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment required.
• Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Fingerprint clearances within one year of hire

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and hiring effort for all personnel including administrative, support and professional employees.
• Ensure appropriate communication with recruitment candidates using online recruitment system and other appropriate tools.
• Assist with Frontline systems- Absence management and Time and Attendance as needed.
• Assist HR Recruitment and Data Specialist with weekly staff timesheet corrections/request.
• Maintain Human Resources personnel software system and other data management systems ensuring accuracy of records and reports. This includes the oversight of data entry of new hire information and on-going maintenance and updates necessary.
• Generate all action forms for employee hires, resignations, retirements, transfers, status changes, etc.
• Create and manage job description database to ensure most up to date information districtwide.
• Supports the new-employee sign up process.
• Computer skills including Google platform; payroll software systems such as efinance; Frontline Time & Attendance (Applicant Tracking System), Absence Management, and Talented.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and data, eligibility and enrollment rules, and benefit procedures in order to ensure correct implementation.
• Understand and interpret collective bargaining agreements within different employment groups.
• Possess knowledge of Title IX regulations and CCIU’s related policies in compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of PDE certification guidelines.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary and Schedule

12 Month Position

8:00am - 5:00 pm , including a 1 hour lunch*

$62,500-$67,500

*Hours can be discussed during interview*

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

Map