Human Resources Manager

Company: Bennett Day School
Location: Chicago, IL 60642 (West Town area)

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Full-time
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  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
Full Job Description

Human Resources Manager

To apply, please submit application at https://bennettday.org/employment-opportunities/

Job Description:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for upholding the culture and mission for any faculty member at Bennett Day School. To facilitate a thorough hiring process each year, organize faculty development and regular evaluation processes and create and assure compliance with legal and other employment related policies.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead Hiring Team in yearly hiring and onboarding process
  • Maintains all personnel communication and files
  • Measures and defines culture at Bennett Day School, ensuring positive growth
  • Assists payroll and benefits administration in collaboration with DFAST
  • Hosts weekly HR open hours
  • Processes recommendations for the discipline and/or termination of employees, assembling substantiating documentation, and arranging action plans as needed in tandem with Division Heads/Supervisors
  • Attend all offer letter meetings in conjunction with faculty Division Heads/Supervisors
  • Performs OnBoarding process with all new faculty
  • Maintains up-to-date Bennett Day School Faculty Handbook and Administrative handbook with internal policies
  • Manages substitute pool and receives planned personal day time requests to fill
  • Collaborates with Division Heads/Supervisors to approve personal day requests
  • Work with Teacher Appreciation Family Committee to organize perks throughout the year
  • Maintain Co-Chair position on BDS Wellness Committee
  • Organize internal activities and team-building (work outs, relaxation time, after hours outings, recipe swaps, etc)
  • Continues to grow in current Illinois HR knowledge, laws, policies, etc
  • Maintains HR memberships (SHRM, HRMAC)
  • This is a year-round position, which reports to Director of Finance, Administration and Strategy

Physical Demands:

  • Physical ability to perform the above listed essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Physical strength to independently lift up to 30 lbs.

Education and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred; courses in ECE/Elementary Education a plus
  • Previous experience in a school setting a plus
  • Ability to communicate effectively and help others
  • Flexibility/adaptability within your work style
  • Experience working with teaching faculty
  • Experience with proactive and effective problem solving and collaboration

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

  • One location

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday