Associate HR Business Partner

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

The Talent Office supports and empowers employees through all stages of their Chicago Public Schools (CPS) careers, with the understanding that the department’s success enables employees to better serve the students of Chicago.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Associate HR Business Partner will assist the Central Office Human Resources team in supporting Central Office and Citywide departments across Chicago Public Schools (CPS). This position will provide critical operational HR support in areas such as compensation, employee relations, talent management, workforce planning and employee engagement. The Associate HR Business Partner will also support the implementation of new and impactful HR programs, policies and processes that embrace diversity, foster inclusion and promote equity (i.e. DEI) throughout CPS. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid on a salary basis

The Associate HR Business Partner will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support to the Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) team including, but not limited to:   drafting job descriptions, conducting compensation analysis, reviewing performance management and disciplinary documents, and data support utilizing spreadsheets and/ or HR systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Taleo, Oracle) 
• Serve as a backup for the HRBPs. 
• Support the Employee Experience Manager in the development and implementation of programs and training, survey support, and data analysis to ensure business goals align to engagement initiatives. 
• Assist with the development of materials and facilitation of new hire orientation and training sessions on HR-related topics such as the recruiting/hiring process, performance management, HR policy, etc.
• Provide HR support and consultation to Central Office and Citywide departments, internal partners, and employee populations across all levels of the organization.

• Support the development and implementation of Talent practices, projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned. 

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Associate HR Business Partner must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required: 

·       Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required

·       HR Certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred 

Experience Required: 

·       Minimum of three (3) years of high-volume human resources operations or generalist-level experience in a fast-paced work environment is required

·       Experience facilitating trainings or workshops, supporting complex projects/programs, and implementing strategic HR systems and programs is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop an in-depth knowledge of the district’s organizational structure and the team’s portfolio structure 
• Strong knowledge of human resources practices and state and federal labor and employment laws 
• Dedicated, entrepreneurial self-starter with excellent project management skills and a drive to succeed
• Motivated, energetic, critical thinker and problem-solver who is highly organized
• Comfortable with ambiguity and establishing a direction on one’s own, with frequent support but without requiring constant supervision 
• Ability to initiate, build, and manage cohesive partnerships and professional relationships at all levels of the organization both internally and externally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate/present information to audiences at all levels of the organization, gearing communication toward the target audience; ability to communicate at a high level with an impeccable detail orientation and a focus on customer service and relationships 
• Ability to analyze a problem/question, prioritize, and determine the level of intervention or escalation necessary
• Capable of quickly adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines, managing multiple varied projects simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced environment 
• Ability to build and create data, analyze statistics, identify trends, and proactively make balanced, objective recommendations and realistic action plans to achieve maximum results 

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.