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Human Resources Generalist

Waltham Public Schools
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

  • Supports the Administrator of Human Resources and the Office of Human Resources and oversees the following:
  • All parental leaves and employee accruals, medical leaves for support staff; may support sick bank requests
  • Personnel changes (i.e. new hires, transfers, FTE changes, rehires, etc)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Salary and degree lane changes
  • Supports employee onboarding
  • Verification of employment and retirement related requests
  • Election sheets; Pertinent internal and external human resources communication including the use of social media
  • Filing
  • Responding to emails from employees to the HR department
  • Maintaining attendance records
  • Reviews CORI and Fingerprinting results for new employees
  • Posts and tracks vacant positions in multiple websites
  • May assume some of the duties of other members in the HR Team in their absence
  • Performs similar or related work as required or as the situation dictates

Qualifications:

  • Technically proficient in Google and Microsoft Suites
  • Familiarity with school human resources systems including Talent Ed (Applicant tracking and Records); Frontline (Attendance); and Munis or experience with similar systems
  • Excellent organization, time management, and follow-through; high sense of urgency
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully balance multiple projects concurrently and work independently
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation and excel skills.
  • Ability to develop systems that achieve efficiency, scalability, and duration.
  • Ability to learn quickly and to be effective and take initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic, ambitious environment.
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing applicant tracking platforms
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Preferred qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese

Job Environment:


  • Most work is performed in an office environment with constant interruptions. Frequently subjected to the stress of other individuals and the volume and/or rapidity with which tasks must be accomplished.
  • Operates all standard office equipment.
  • Makes contact with necessary personnel in person and by phone, and involve discussing routine and semi-complex information.
  • Has access to confidential information for which the application of appropriate judgment, discretion and professional office protocols is required.


Salary: $60,000-$65,000 based on experience

12 months

Non-aligned, individual contract



(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change).


Non- Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.


Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.


MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000

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