• Job Description

  Req#: 1359
  Position Type:
  Professional/ Human Resources Specialist
  
  
  Date Posted:
  1/31/2026
  
  
  Location:
  District- Administrative Office
  
  
  Closing Date:
  02/09/2026
  
  
  Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or other related field, preferred, or appropriate experience will be considered as a qualification for this role in lieu of a degree in a related field
  Two (2) years of personnel experience in a public or private setting, preferred
  Knowledge of New Jersey education certification regulations and procedures and provisional teacher program and mentoring programs for certificated personnel
  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy with district monthly agendas and federal and state reports
  Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to leave of absences
  Familiar with attendance policies and monitoring input of attendance data and accountability
  Experience working with human resources educational software platforms and/or human resources platforms
  Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace and managing data
  Detail and process-oriented, and able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams
  Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities
  Strong verbal and written communication skills
  Skilled in demonstrating innovation and creativity by continually improving internal processes and procedures
  Effective presentation skills for communicating strategy and process
  HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS) (NON-AFFILIATED)
  2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR (STARTING APRIL 2026)
  DISTRICT - BOARD OFFICE
  
  We are presently accepting applications for the following position.
  HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS) (NON-AFFILIATED)
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or other related field, preferred, or appropriate experience will be considered as a qualification for this role in lieu of a degree in a related field
  2. Two (2) years of personnel experience in a public or private setting, preferred
  3. Knowledge of New Jersey education certification regulations and procedures and provisional teacher program and mentoring programs for certificated personnel
  4. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy with district monthly agendas and federal and state reports
  5. Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to leave of absences
  6. Familiar with attendance policies and monitoring input of attendance data and accountability
  7. Experience working with human resources educational software platforms and/or human resources platforms
  8. Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace and managing data
  9. Detail and process-oriented, and able to work both independently and with cross-functional teams
  10. Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities
  11. Strong verbal and written communication skills
  12. Skilled in demonstrating innovation and creativity by continually improving internal processes and procedures
  13. Effective presentation skills for communicating strategy and process
  Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
  Benefits: health, prescription, dental and vision
  The Fair Lawn Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  If you are interested in applying, please apply through this link https://www.applitrack.com/fairlawnschools/onlineapp/
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "GH", the third-highest of eight groupings.

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