Human Resources Specialist

At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program.   For more data and information about our successes and vision for the future, visit www.kippchicago.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

The responsibilities of the Human Resources Specialist include, but are not limited to: 

Staff Onboarding & Offboarding

• 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 

Compliance Coordination

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Benefits & Staff Support 

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains accurate Benefits Operations through relevant HRS 

• Maintains accurate Time & Attendance through relevant HRS

Employee Support

• Field employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

• 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 a

• Respond to correspondence from staff with prompt, accurate, and professional communication, both by phone, email, and on our HR website as needed. 

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)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:

• 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 

• For more detail about our Salaries and Benefits at KIPP Chicago, visit our website:  https://kippchicago.org/join-our-team/

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

KIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.