Human Resources Coordinator (30 hours per week; Begins Early July 2026)

Francis W. Parker School•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Francis W. Parker School, a JK-12th grade independent day school founded in 1901, is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to facilitate the day-to-day operations of its Human Resources Department. This role, working 30 hours per week and beginning in early July 2026, offers a broad scope of HR responsibilities including recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance. The Coordinator will support the Co-Directors of Human Resources and work collaboratively with the Human Resources Generalist to achieve objectives within a fast-paced, employee-centered HR Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or working towards completion of degree.
At least two (2) years of office experience; entry-level HR experience preferred.
Tech savvy; intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (particularly Word and Excel) and Gmail/Google Drive.
Expert attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize without compromising quality of work.
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Displays strong initiative and resourcefulness.
A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
A strong desire and commitment to developing one’s own cultural competence and humility.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment and/or employee training experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and serve as the initial point of contact for internal and external HR-related requests and inquiries.
Support employee onboarding process; ensure accurate completion of new hire paperwork, order employee ID badges and business cards, distribute parking stickers, and draft new employee welcome announcements.
Support benefits administration and annual Open Enrollment; prepare benefit kit packages for benefits-eligible employees, ensure accuracy and completion of enrollment forms, etc.
Assist with payroll review and processes.
Develop and maintain all employment files, including active and inactive job applicant files and special interim files relating to specific hiring situations.
Process employment verifications and other 3rd party requests for information.
Coordination of various compliance initiatives and training programs: background checks, educational verifications, reference checks, etc.
Track faculty and staff attendance; monitor PTO accruals.
Evaluate and update Human Resources forms and documents as needed; maintain the HR portal on the school’s website, keeping all forms current and accurate.
Prepare and maintain a Human Resources procedures manual, including an annual calendar of HR duties and deadlines.
Maintain current knowledge, and ensure the compliance of, all relevant local, state, and federal legislation impacting employee benefits (FLSA, EEO, ADA, etc.).
Prepare and distribute new or updated faculty or staff information for the School Directory, phone lists, etc.
Manage sensitive and confidential employee matters and protect the security of information, data, and files.
Provide general administrative support such as preparing correspondence, forms and reports, processing confidential reports and documents, tracking deadlines, making photocopies, faxing documents, and other clerical functions.
Assist with HR-related events, such as the annual Diversity Job Fair.
Work with Co-Directors of Human Resources and Human Resources Generalist on various research projects and/or special projects.
Other duties as assigned by the Co-Directors.