Location: Danvers, MA
Category: Administrative
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Thu Oct 15 2026
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.
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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
Job 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).