School HR Generalist — Recruiting & Records

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools is seeking an HR Generalist to provide confidential personnel support to employees, school leaders, and district administrators. The role coordinates HR processes from hire through separation, maintains personnel records, and supports employee relations with discretion and accurate real-time notes.

The position requires independent judgment, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least three years of HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, public administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with TalentEd/Schoolspring applicant tracking platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to take accurate, organized notes in real time.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist with posting positions, screening applications, and tracking candidate status.
• Generate and review systems to support recruitment and hiring processes.
• Provide technical assistance to staff navigating the applicant tracking system.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance in all HR data management.
• Support other HR functions as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.
• Coordinate meeting logistics and track deadlines under HR leadership.
• Capture notes and follow-up actions in real time and prepare summaries.
• Maintain secure HR records per district procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Note taking

Discretion/Confidentiality

HR experience

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred

Tools

TalentEd/Schoolspring

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Newton Public Schools is seeking an HR Generalist to provide confidential personnel support to employees, school leaders, and district administrators. The role coordinates HR processes from hire through separation, maintains personnel records, and supports employee relations with discretion and accurate real-time notes.

The position requires independent judgment, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office.