Human Resources & Personnel Coordinator

About the Role

Blue Hills Regional Technical School District is seeking a highly organized, relationship-centered Human Resources & Personnel Coordinator to lead all aspects of HR operations within a dynamic career and technical education environment. This role is a critical hub for employees, administrators, and union representatives. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a commitment to confidentiality, and a genuine passion for building a positive and supportive workplace culture. The position requires working knowledge of Massachusetts public school employment practices, state and federal employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and personnel administration.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Hiring

• Manage all phases of recruitment: posting vacancies, screening applications, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and preparing employment recommendations.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems and employment records.
• Partner with administrators on onboarding plans for new hires.
• Support recruitment initiatives for hard-to-fill vocational, academic, and support staff positions. Activities include, but are not limited to attending job fairs, editing job postings, and conducting interviews.

Onboarding & Employee Records

• Coordinate all pre-employment and new employee orientation activities.
• Ensure completion of employment documentation, CORI/SORI checks, fingerprinting, I-9 verification, and mandatory trainings.
• Maintain confidential personnel records in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Track employee certifications, licensure, and renewal requirements.
• Coordinates exit interview process and communication of findings to management.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, PFML, sick leave, ADA accommodations, and Workers'' Compensation coordination.
• Monitor leave approvals and ensure compliance with contractual and legal provisions.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide guidance on district policies, procedures, and employment practices with strictconfidentiality.
• Support employee investigations, complaint intake, conflict resolution, and engagementinitiatives.
• Maintain compliance with DESE regulations, labor laws, and district policies.
• Champion workplace culture initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive environment.
• Monitor and support educator and vocational instructor licensure requirements andrenewals.

Labor Relations

• Assist in administering collective bargaining agreements, including contract interpretation and implementation.
• Prepare reports and documentation for labor relations matters.
• Maintain grievance tracking and documentation.
• Participate in negotiations preparation as assigned.

HR Operations & Analytics

• Prepare employment contracts, appointment letters, and personnel action forms.
• Generate staffing, vacancy, licensure, turnover, and workforce planning reports.
• Support educator evaluation processes and personnel compliance requirements.
• Assist with HR technology systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and policy and handbook maintenance.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the Superintendent-Director.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education or a related field.
• Five (5) to Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, personnel administration, school administration or a related field.
• Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations.

Preferred

• Bachelor''s degree.
• Massachusetts public school experience.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Experience administering employee benefits, leave programs, or HRIS.
• Experience with school-based HR and personnel management systems.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

Desired Attributes

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; able to engage effectively with employees, administrators, union representatives, applicants, and community members.
• Ability to build positive, collaborative, and professional working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesindependently.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Massachusetts public school personnel practices,collective bargaining, licensure requirements, and state and federal employment laws.
• Interest in career and technical education and the unique staffing needs of a vocational school district

Reports To Superintendent-Director

All Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 14, 2026.