HR Recruiter

2025 - 2026 School Year
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

HR RECRUITER
Human Resources Department

SALARY RANGE: $95,000 - $110,000

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Reporting directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital, the HR Recruiter performs and coordinates all human resources functions related to recruitment and retention of certified Board of Education staff. Acts as primary liaison between non-certified union leadership and Assists Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital in providing guidance and information concerning certified staff to executive cabinet members, department supervisors, and school administrators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions or duties described below are the primary functions and duties of the position. Other types of work may be performed, and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work, or logically assigned to the position.

• Responsible for effective recruitment for all certified and non-certified Board of Education positions, including comprehensive job postings. Serves as liaison with newspaper and professional journal advertising sources, Internet sites, schools, colleges, professional organizations and other sources to publicize vacancies.
• Attends local and regional job recruitment fairs as needed.
• Coordinates selection and hiring process by organizing all resumes and employment applications to determine those qualified for the position. Pre-screens applicants to determine the most qualified candidates, then refers most highly qualified applicants to administrators/supervisors.
• Communicates vacancies and open certified positions to administrators/supervisors.
• Maintains applicant files and records. Acknowledges receipt of resumes, sends written letters of declination to candidates not chosen for positions.
• Oversees stay interview and exit interview program for staff members.
• Maintains accurate job descriptions for all certified positions, upgrading as required. Develops new job descriptions as necessary for appropriate approval.
• Proactively interacts with central office leadership on human resources issues.
• Proactively responds to employee questions and inquiries.
• Responsible for development and distribution of employee communication documents for certified staff.
• Assists with documenting and providing access to annual mandatory compliance trainings for certified employees.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of collective bargaining agreements.
• Assists with Title IX investigations as directed by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital.
• Oversees the maintenance of complete, accurate, legally compliant personnel records, including employee files and personnel database.
• Promotes an inclusive, equitable, and service-oriented approach to human capital functions.
• Continuously reviews departmental practices and workflows to identify and implement improvements.
• Performs various projects as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Human Capital.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of human resources experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience in designing and conducting effective employee recruitment programs to recruit a highly-qualified and diverse workforce.
• Working Knowledge of:

o principles and practices of public school administration.

o legal issues pertaining to employment, including but not limited to, equal employment and affirmative action concepts and terminology, sexual harassment laws, and collective bargaining agreements.

o State Department of Education certification policies and practices.

• Ability to prepare a variety of reports and to comprehend complex oral and written material.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to individuals at all levels.
• Extensive computer experience.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.