Human Resources Specialist

About the position

KIPP Chicago seeks a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to join our regional People Team. The regional The HR Specialist position will be a new, junior position on our People that will include key responsibilities in our staff onboarding, pay and benefits management, and staff communications. The HR Specialist will interface with school-based and regional staff across multiple departments. The HR Specialist will work in-person daily at our KIPP Chicago Regional Office, with some quarterly work days at school campuses. The HR Generalist will report to the Managing Director of Human Resources. The ideal start timeline for this role is June 2025.

Responsibilities

• Align with Talent Team and MD of Human Resources to execute timely onboarding for new staff
• Execute accurate and timely Onboarding & Offboarding communication
• Executes accurate and timeline Background Check Processes & Faith's Law Documentation
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices
• Maintains accurate Benefits Operations through relevant HRS
• Maintains accurate Time & Attendance through relevant HRS
• Field employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors
• Support staff requests for employment verification for a variety of time-bound needs with confidentiality and accuracy
• Manage ongoing employee files in physical and digital files
• Respond to correspondence from staff with prompt, accurate, and professional communication

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 2-4 years of successful Human Resources experience
• SHRM-CP credential a plus
• Work experience in a non-profit or educational setting
• Exemplary verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated integrity and discernment with sensitive information
• Fluent experience with Google Suite of tools
• Experience with HR systems such as Paycor
• A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment (required)

Benefits

• Salaries based experience related to role and responsibilities
• Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost
• Competitive retirement savings benefits