Human Resources Administrative Assistant

North Plainfield School District

Plainfield, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Centralized Operations/Management, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Educational Administration, English Language, Human Resources, Multilingual, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, People Management, Spanish Language, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Plainfield, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago
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

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