HR Generalist (Staff Assistant), Human Resources Development

About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

HR Generalist (Staff Assistant), Human Resources Development

Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week

Campus Location: Danvers/Lynn

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; One telework day per week after 90 days

SALARY: Salary range $60,000 $65,000. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.

At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The HR Generalist (Staff Assistant) supports the day-to-day operations of the HR Department including performance management, employee onboarding and offboarding, telework, compliance, professional development, benefits and leave administration, talent acquisition, HR systems, and employee communications. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, managing multiple priorities, and ensuring that HR processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Track the performance management processes to ensure that all employees are being evaluated (NUPS, AFSCME, MCCC)
• Track and process Telework applications and contracts
• Processes contractual notices
• Support employee on and offboarding
• Assist in the scanning of personnel files/documents
• Support the Employee Service Award Breakfast committee
• Ensure HR required postings are up to date on both campuses
• Oversee the organization and updates of I-9 Forms
• Monitor departmental budget and work with the Finance staff to resolve issues/errors
• Manage HR projects and initiatives as assigned
• Update and maintain the HR intranet page
• Review and process professional development reimbursement requests
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Provide cross-functional support and backup coverage for HR colleagues
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assistant Director of HR

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of administrative, HR, or related professional experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing administrative, operational, customer services, or HR support in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn reporting and data analysis tools (such as Access, Tableau, or similar applications).

Additional Information:

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu

North Shore Community College participates in E-Verify.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and experience
• Resume/CV
• Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide the names, address, email and telephone number of at least three current professional references. [References won't be contacted without application notification]

First consideration will be given to those who apply by October 29, 2026.