Human Resources Generalist

Lake Shore Schools and Tiny Giants are Early Learning Centers in the Uptown, North Center, Andersonville, and Rogers Park communities specializing in elevated care for infants to pre-kindergarten. Our purpose of Standing Tall for who YOU are lives through our 8 Core Values that make Lake Shore Schools and Tiny Giants a great organization to work for.

Reports to: Director of Finance and HR

Accountable to: Executive Director and Senior Program Director

Communicates with: Director of Accounts and Funding, each of the 5 Program Directors, Director of Core Values, Lake Shore Schools staff, Tiny Giants staff, families, community partners, and agencies.

Overview: The Human Resources Generalist performs duties in the following areas of the Human Resources department: policies and procedures, recruiting and on/off onboarding, employee benefits and compensation, worker’s comp and leaves of absence, compliance and training, recordkeeping of employee files, and other HR projects as assigned. The Human Resources Generalist will respond to employee inquiries, escalate issues to the appropriate parties when needed, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

● Updates and maintains new hires' paperwork and current employees' files.

● Creates and maintains procedures for new hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, and

terminations.

● Implements new hire orientation processes for each center, including explaining policies, procedures, and standards.

● Explains the benefits package and helps employees sign up after the completion of the

introductory period and during open enrollment.

● Overseeing open enrollment and other deadlines.

● Assists the Director of Finance and HR with the processing of payrolls by updating

payroll notes weekly.

● Assists in meeting requirements for DCFS/DFSS.

● Assists in the completion of administrative tasks.

● Identify areas for training and development.

● Provides monthly reports regarding work anniversaries, 30-day and 90-day marks for

new employees to each program director.

● Daily management of both HR email addresses.

● Manages the HR Status Report and collaborates with program directors to help and

understand the hiring needs of each center.

● Identifies staffing and recruitment needs by keeping job postings updated, going to

career fairs, and establishing relationships with colleges and other organizations.

● Conducts monthly audits of benefits billing (BCBS, Guardian, Dearborn) and alerts the

Director of Finance and HR when discrepancies are found.

● Issues a monthly HR Newsletter to staff including reminders about policies and

procedures, HR-related articles, information about benefits, important dates, work

anniversaries, etc.

● Develops and maintains professional relationships with each center's administrative

teams.

● Assists with projects assigned by the Executive Director, Senior Program Director, and

Director of Finance and HR.

Qualifications

● At least 1 year of office experience

● A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in HR, 2 years of HR experience, or a Bachelor’s

degree in a related field.

● Minimum 1 year experience with employee relations

● Strong verbal and written communication skills

● Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, ProCare, and related software

● Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management

● Ability to work in a collaborative environment and establish respectful relationships

● Ability to resolve issues and demonstrate good judgment

● Ability to process and handle confidential information

● Demonstrate ability to research, analyze, and report data

● Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the program

Additional benefits

● Aflac supplemental insurance

● Sick/wellness days

● Paid Holiday week off

● Dream Manager Life Coaching Program

● Inspiring Leadership Program

● Staff events

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have hiring teachers that are DCFS/DFSS qualified?

Work Location: In person