JOB DESCRIPTIONKIPP Chicago seeks a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to join our regional People Team. The regional   The HR Specialist position will be a new, junior position on our People  that will include key responsibilities in our staff onboarding, pay and benefits management, and staff communications. The HR Specialist will interface with school-based and regional staff across multiple departments. The HR Specialist will work in-person daily at our KIPP Chicago Regional Office, with some quarterly work days at school campuses. The HR Generalist will report to the Managing Director of Human Resources. The ideal start timeline for this role is June 2025.The responsibilities of the Human Resources Specialist include, but are not limited to: Staff Onboarding & OffboardingAlign with Talent Team and MD of Human Resources to execute timely onboarding for new staff Execute accurate and timely Onboarding & Offboarding communication Executes accurate and timely Background Check Processes & Faith’s Law Documentation Compliance CoordinationReviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.Benefits & Staff Support Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.Maintains accurate Benefits Operations through relevant HRS Maintains accurate Time & Attendance through relevant HRSEmployee SupportField employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.Support staff requests for employment verification for a variety of time-bound needs with confidentiality and accuracy Manage ongoing employee files in physical and digital files according to aligned criteria Respond to correspondence from staff with prompt, accurate, and professional communication, both by phone, email, and on our HR website as needed. 
