Human Resources Administrative Assistant

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 12-Months Date Posted: 5/15/2026 Location: District Date Available: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled The North Plainfield School District, a culturally diverse PreK 12 school community in Somerset County serving approximately 3,700 students, is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and service-oriented professional for the position of Human Resources Administrative Assistant. As part of the district's continued growth and improvement efforts, North Plainfield is committed to transforming Human Resources into a people-first department focused on providing all employees with a supportive, responsive, and top-tier experience from recruitment through retirement. Position: Human Resources Administrative Assistant 12-Month Position - Exempt Reports To: Director of Human Resources Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate is organized, professional, customer service-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and strong attention to detail. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred; comparable experience considered Experience in Human Resources, personnel management, school administration, or office operations preferred Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills Proficiency with Google Workspace and personnel management systems Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Responsibilities Include: Supporting hiring, onboarding, and recruitment processes Coordinating interviews, job fairs, substitute staffing, and personnel documentation Maintaining confidential employee records and compliance tracking Supporting Board agenda staffing updates and Human Resources communications Assisting with employee recognition programs, first-year teacher supports, and university partnerships Providing exceptional customer service to employees, applicants, and community members Supporting daily Human Resources and Central Office operations Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and pension eligibility. Interested candidates should apply online through the North Plainfield School District employment portal. EOE/AA