Human Resources Generalist (Flexible Hours)

Human Resources Coordinator (30 hours per week; Parker School is a renowned JK‑12th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the School currently enrolls 940 students and employs 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to “educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse, democratic society and global community.”

We are currently seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to facilitate the day‑to‑day operations of the School’s Human Resources Department. The Coordinator’s role will cover a broad, general scope of HR, including, but not limited to, recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance. Under the supervision of the Co‑Directors of Human Resources, and in collaboration with the Human Resources Generalist, the Coordinator will support objectives that sustain an employee‑centered, fast‑paced, and highly productive HR Department.

Provide excellent customer service and serve as the initial point of contact for internal and external HR‑related requests and inquiries

ensure accurate completion of new hire paperwork, order employee ID badges and business cards, distribute parking stickers, and draft new employee welcome announcements

Develop and maintain all employment files, including active and inactive job applicant files and special interim files relating to specific hiring situations

Coordination of various compliance initiatives and training programs: background checks, educational verifications, reference checks, etc.

Track faculty and staff attendance; Evaluate and update Human Resources forms and documents as needed; maintain the HR portal on the school’s website, keeping all forms current and accurate

Prepare and maintain a Human Resources procedures manual, including an annual calendar of HR duties and deadlines

Maintain current knowledge, and ensure the compliance of, all relevant local, state, and federal legislation impacting employee benefits (FLSA, EEO, ADA, etc.)

Prepare and distribute new or updated faculty or staff information for the School Directory, phone lists, etc.

Manage sensitive and confidential employee matters and protect the security of information, data, and files

Provide general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports, processing confidential reports and documents, tracking deadlines, making photocopies, faxing documents, and other clerical functions

Assist with HR‑related events, such as the annual Diversity Job Fair

Work with Co‑Directors of Human Resources and Human Resources Generalist on various research projects and/or special projects

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or working towards completion of degree

entry‑level HR experience preferred

Recruitment and/or employee training experience a plus

intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (particularly Word and Excel) and Gmail/Google Drive

ability to multi‑task and prioritize without compromising quality of work

A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Parker School provides an excellent employee benefits program, including but not limited to: health and dental insurance, term and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA’s), commuter benefits, and 403b retirement plan. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter with a resume (no telephone inquiries please).

Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world.

Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.

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