Position Type:
Administration/Professional

Date Posted:
7/23/2021

Location:
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

Woodlands Academy is seeking a part-time Human Resources Coordinator. The Human Resources Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Chief Finance and Resource Officer. The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for coordinating HR administration in areas such as new hire onboarding, health benefits, compliance, and general processes. This role will start off at 24 hours per week with the possibility of increasing to more hours in the future.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada. Sacred Heart education at Woodlands Academy is distinctive and emphasizes best practices for the education of girls and innovative practices for academic excellence. Established in 1858, the school forms global citizens and transforms young women through a dynamic of relationships that responds to the dignity of each member of the school community.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Site Administrator for the Archdiocese of Chicago's Office for the Protection of Children & Youth - Complete annual audit, send reminders/updates to faculty, staff, and volunteers to complete required trainings and paperwork
• Post open positions on all affiliate websites and assist with the hiring process
• Prepare offers, employment agreements, and salary and benefits updates
• Create, maintain, and audit all employee files to ensure compliance
• Initiate and process new hire paperwork, including I-9s
• Manage volunteers in Virtus to ensure compliance
• Enter and manage all employees in ePlan/LeasePlan, Virtus, Employee Navigator, Paylocity, etc.,
• Complete Administrative tasks that include filing paperwork, updating policies and employment verifications
• Communicate benefits information to employees, such as open enrollment of health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement account setup, employee assistance program, etc.,
• Serve as initial point of contact for employee questions/concerns about HR topics such as benefits, payroll, company policies, time off, etc. Escalate questions or issues to Chief Finance and Resource Officer
• Verify employee paid time off in Paylocity to ensure accuracy
• Develop and coordinate engagement activities and/or be a member of the Social Committee
• Assist with processing of new hires and terminations
• Conduct phone screens and exit interviews of voluntary terminations as needed
• Prepare reports and correspondence as needed
• Assist with managing special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree , or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer skills required: Human Resource or HCM Systems, Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel skills preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• As the position involves handling employees' personal information, the coordinator is expected to maintain proper security for all employee files and follow privacy procedures at all times
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, able to manage priorities and workflow
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Why you should join our community:

• Special holiday breaks, including five days off for Thanksgiving, two weeks off for Christmas, and two weeks off for Spring Break
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Get to impact the lives of young women

How to apply:

Please complete the application materials at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/656068. All applicants must submit an application, cover letter, resume, and Personal Reflection. We also strongly suggest applicants to submit three written references.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is an all-girls, Catholic, college preparatory day and boarding school in Lake Forest, IL. Visit the school's website at www.woodlandsacademy.org and the website of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools at www.sacredheartusc.education to learn more.

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion*, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, status a veteran or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, or any other classification under state of federal law.

*The School reserves the right to use religion as a hiring criterion for selected positions and nature of a school as a faith-based institution as permitted by law.