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Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. Noble serves more than 12,700 students and 20,000 alumni across 18 open-enrollment, free, public schools in Chicago. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. 98% of our graduates are accepted into college.
At Noble “antiracism” isn’t a buzzword. We have made significant policy and structural changes to demonstrate our commitment to anti-racism and fighting the systemic inequities in the communities we serve. These changes include building curricula that welcomes and affirms each student’s unique identity, and ensuring that all our community members - including students, families, and staff - have the space to be their authentic selves, ensuring that their voices are heard. Join Noble in supporting the growth of our students, staff and communities!
Key Responsibilities
The Human Resource Partner (consideration for Senior HRP based on experience) is responsible for administrative and campus support of day-to-day human resource functions with direct management and mentorship from the Assistant Director of Human Resources, in areas of leave administration, employee relations, performance management, payroll, benefits, and general day-to-day communication on HR-related questions. The HRP should expect to be in direct support of a portfolio of Noble’s campuses.
- Build strong relationships with campus staff and leadership by addressing inquiries timely and concisely.
- Some travel to campuses throughout Chicago is required for in person support.
- Serves as a trusted resource who is available to employees to answer questions, escalate matters and hold campuses accountable to HR compliance and policies timely and concisely.
- Exhibit solutions oriented recommendations and provide support on complex people issues.
- Maintains confidential personnel files and personnel actions.
- Performs HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance (in Paycom).
- Assists employees and supervisors with interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
- Responds to reference checks and verifications of employment status.
- Assists with ad hoc HR projects.
- Respond to employee relation matters: conduct investigations, meeting coordination, conduct analysis and provide recommendations, follow through on any solutions and check ins, draft summary report for Legal counsel review.
- Support with leave of absences, benefits, and ADA for employees.
- Provide support for performance management.
- Analyze HR data and provide monthly updates.
- Conduct exit interviews.
- Adhere to HR Compliance (including federal and local laws and internal practices)
- Provide unemployment and worker’s comp support as needed.
- Execute payroll support and processing.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships and leverage them for any employee inquiries or escalations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Experience and Traits
- A minimum of three years of human resources experience, particularly as an HR generalist/partner strongly preferred
- Prior experience in a K-12 or non-profit setting preferred
- Proven track record of achieving results
- Strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and resourcefulness
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- A positive attitude, initiative, and a sense of possibility
- Deep self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
- Alignment with Noble’s core values: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Follow-Through; Humility and Self-Awareness; Respect; and Results.
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
Position Details
This is a permanent exempt position.
Travel
Local travel to various campuses is required.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Noble provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, 401k retirement plan, and paid time off.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The Noble Schools Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Statement of Non Discrimination
Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.
