Human Resources Apprentice

GOODMAN THEATRE•Chicago, IL

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Goodman Theatre is seeking a Human Resources Apprentice for a year-long assignment, with a possible extension. The apprentice will primarily serve the administrative needs of a three-person team made up of the Human Resources Generalist and the Chief Human Resources Officer. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day operations within several functional HR areas such as recruitment, HRIS, performance administration etc., with specialized focus on learning benefits administration. The Human Resources Apprentice will be an excellent writer, highly organized and proactive with the ability to work independently.

Requirements

At least a year of experience in an office work environment is required.
Some formal HR education/experience preferred but a strong interest in human resources required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented self-starter who possesses strong interpersonal skills.
Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and/or payroll systems beneficial.
Strong presentation skills; experience leading presentations preferred.
Must be deadline oriented with strong planning, organization, and follow through skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Model Behavior and values consistent with The Goodman’s Community Agreements and furthering The Goodman’s IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Access) goals.

Nice To Haves

We currently use Paycom.

Responsibilities

Administer recruitment including posting positions, organizing onboarding activities, and updating Goodman’s organizational materials under the direction of the Human Resources Generalist.
Process staff onboarding and departures within Goodman’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) in a timely and accurate manner.
Administer employee benefits program; medical, dental, vision, transit, and more.
Manage onboarding activities, meetings, and training for newly hired full- and part-time employees.
Maintain data entry, database management and other administrative tasks to support the Human Resources Department, including staff-wide communications and demographic data.
Assist Chief Human Resources Officer with calendar management, administrative tasks and IDEAA initiatives.
Process unemployment claims, employment verification, workers’ compensation claims-- elevating to the HR Generalist when appropriate.
Report on and reconcile benefit invoices.
Schedule ongoing meetings, such as Board IDEAA committee, Staff Committee, staff parties, all-staff meetings, etc.
Act as the initial contact for HR-related employee questions elevating questions to the Human Resources Generalist or Chief Human Resources Officer when necessary.
Serve as back up for HR Generalist when needed.
Document Human Resources processes for staff and Human Resources department.
Performs other duties as assigned.