Position Title: Human Resource Manager
Location: 910 W. Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Reports To: Executive Director of Talent
Salary: Starting at $70,000+ based on experience and other credentials
Career Level: HO5-Manager/Senior Specialist
Employee Type: Regular Full Time
Start Date: July 2024

Company Mission
Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Overview
The Human Resources Manager is a key contributor to talent management strategy. This person is responsible for enhancing and managing the company's performance management program, recommending talent development practices, and providing best in class methods/tools to improve effectiveness and increase levels of engagement across the organization. The Human Resources Manager serves as a consultant to management to identify talent-related needs and deliver recommendations that are aligned to the business objectives of the organization. The Human Resources Manager collaborates cross functionally to ensure the cohesive delivery of HR and Talent programs and services to the organization. This person will manage, plan and direct the organizations benefit programs and plans and administers the compensation function and other personnel activities in a manner that is cost effective as well as consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategy/ Program Management:

• Engage with the leadership team to develop strategies to support strong employee engagement and manager capability (including learning and development, succession and workforce planning)
• On an on-going basis, and with a paramount focus on excellence, modify existing programs and policies to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with company culture and direction
• Compile information and create presentations to support human capital initiatives and projects
• Ensure that core processes and internal controls are executed with rigor, attention to detail and accuracy
• Identify training and development opportunities for designated business segments and recommend appropriate programs; conduct training sessions as needed
• Lead and/or participate on designated and ad hoc project teams
• Manage and maintain data and reporting requests for the Talent department, in response to internal and external stakeholders, government agencies and compliance requests
• Develop and implement HR technology solutions to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned

HRIS Management:

• Accountable for New Hire, Onboarding, Position Changes, and Termination data process and integrity
• Manage user accounts and access permissions within the HRIS
• Partner with HRIS vendor to maximize solution offering
• Run or create reports based on department and organizational needs
• Collaborate with leadership team and finance to identify and implement any database updates as it relates to onboarding, onboarding, or benefits
• Lead and resolve (if needed) data connectivity between HRIS and Benefit systems by partnering with DS IT team and vendors as needed

Compensation and Benefits:

• Administer approved programs of employee benefits to all employees including: health care, group life insurance, dental plan, prescription plan, retirement and long-term disability and temporary disability plans
• Assist with pension setup and changes in collaboration with Payroll Manager
• Assist with planning and administering the organization’s compensation plan with Chief Talent Officer
• Develop improvements and changes in the organizations total compensation package to ensure competitiveness with the marketplace and delivery in a cost-effective manner
• Support Year-End Compensation Cycle and employee renewals
• Assure that company programs are in compliance with federal or state laws such as ERISA, IRS, DOL, FLSA, etc. Review and analyze changes in state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and compensation
• Lead as subject matter expert to advise and assist employees in the interpretation and application of employee benefits and compensation policies and programs
• Manage contact and oversee relationships with outside vendors to provide effective and efficient service
• Manage the annual open enrollment process by setting up employee open enrollment meetings, developing presentation materials; ensuring that all employee health and welfare enrollment elections are accurate in HRIS and provider systems
• Manages submission(s) for benefit and compensation surveys and analyzes survey data for internal use (market intelligence)
• Special projects as assigned

Employee Relations:

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Assess and recommend employee relations practices to reinforce a supportive employer-employee relationship while promoting the importance of accountability and business results
• Accountable for overseeing workers compensation and unemployment insurance claims for the organization
• Support acquisition and integration activity; ensure the successful integration of retained employees
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Manage & support ongoing development of the new employee onboarding process, analyze onboarding feedback from employees and share results and recommendations with managers
• Drive the continuous improvement of the existing performance management process to create alignment with corporate goals and annual compensation reviews

Leadership:

• Coach managers and employees to strengthen work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention to drive successful business outcomes
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff, ensure meaningful goals are established; hold staff accountable for achieving results
• Participate in the interview, selection, training and development of additional HR team members to build a sustainable team
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior employees on the team
• Oversee the daily workflow of the Human Resources team
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff in the department
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Partner with key leadership to understand and execute the organization’s human resources and talent strategy, particularly related to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning

Requirements (minimum)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of Human Resources generalist experience
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation, benefits, recruitment, employee relations, diversity, performance management, organizational diagnosis, and federal and respective state employment laws
• Successful track record of working and thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced and changing environment that is results oriented and collaborative
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with executives and senior leaders
• Skilled at simultaneously managing both strategic initiatives and the execution of day-to-day deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to create compelling presentations
• Technology demands:
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Familiar with Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
  • Proficient with HRIS and ATS systems
• Travel to campuses as needed

????Physical Demands:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with occasional extended periods of time at computer terminals. Occasional visits to off-site or campus locations is required. Occasional program necessity requires working hours beyond set hours and days. Frequent telephonic and occasional personal contact.

Benefits:

• 25+ Paid holidays & 15 days PTO annually
• 12 weeks family paid leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement match
  • Fully match up to 3%
  • 50% match up to 5%
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement
• Gym and wellness discounts
• And more

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EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact 773.828.4191