Position:

Human Resources School Partner

Office of Human Resources

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city and a central hub and driver of the nation’s innovation economy. Home of the renowned educational institutions of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is also setting for an impressive array of biotechnology, science, and information technology companies.

Educating about 7,000 students JK-12, the Cambridge Public Schools includes award-winning faculty, cutting edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning plus personalized support for every student. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and over 80 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.

The Opportunity:

The Human Resources School Partner will report directly to the Executive Director of Human Resources and will have the following key responsibilities:

School-Based HR Support & Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary HR liaison for school principals and leadership teams, offering guidance on personnel issues and human resources policies.
• Support school leaders in addressing employee performance, conflict resolution, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist with investigations, documentation,and legal counsel, when necessary.
• Act as a Title IX Investigator.

Talent Acquisition & Vacancy Management

• Collaborate with school leaders to forecast staffing needs and oversee vacancy postings in alignment with district and union guidelines.
• Monitor applicant tracking system data to ensure timely hiring and onboarding processes.
• Advise schools on equitable and inclusive hiring practices, contributing to a diverse and effective workforce.

Onboarding, Orientation & Licensure

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation processes for new hires, ensuring a welcoming and efficient transition into CPS.
• Monitor DESE licensure requirements and support staff and principals in meeting certification and assignment compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of onboarding and licensure status.

Labor Relations

• Ensure HR operations align with all applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Track deadlines related to evaluations, probationary periods, and staffing assignments.
• Support resolution of grievances and contractual concerns in collaboration with the HR leadership team.

College & Community Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local colleges and universities to promote educator pipeline programs, including internships, practicums, and paraprofessional-to-teacher pathways.
• Coordinate career pathway programming in alignment with district workforce development and DEI goals.

HR Data & Process Improvement

• Maintain personnel data systems (PeopleSoft, TeachPoint, TalentEd) with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate reports and insights to inform staffing decisions and identify gaps or trends.
• Collaborate with departments to streamline workflows and support continuous improvement.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)/Accountability Office

• Partner with the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to ensure equitable practices are embedded in all school-based HR work.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts that promote a diverse, culturally responsive workforce.
• Partner with the Office of Accountability to ensure compliance with the educator evaluation process and system.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to meet the evolving needs of the schools, district and HR office.

Your Skill Set:

As the incoming Human Resources School Partner, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in HR, including employee relations and staffing support.
• Knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, and public sector HR operations.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, anti-racism, and culturally responsive practices.

Preferred:

• Experience in a public K–12 school district or urban education setting.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts DESE licensure requirements.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Terms of Employment: This is a full-time exempt position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role. As an exempt employee, this position is not eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Manager’s level benefits package.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.