Associate, People Operations

Obama Foundation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative foundation seeks a People Operations Associate to join their dedicated team in Chicago. This hybrid role involves providing essential HR support, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the foundation values courage, empathy, and integrity. Your contributions will help shape the organization's engagement strategies and enhance employee experiences. If you're passionate about HR and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and excel in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR laws & practices.
• 3+ years of HR experience, SHRM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support People Operations team with HR tasks and compliance.
• Ensure HRIS data accuracy and assist with performance management.

Skills

HR laws & practices

Employee engagement

Performance management

Data reporting

Education

3 years HR related experience

SHRM or comparable certificate

Tools

Workday

Job description

We have ambitious plans, and we know the most critical step is building an incredible team that reflects the diverse fabric of our nation and embodies our values. Our team is made up of people who are equal parts dreamers and doers. We are people who care as much about how we achieve our goals as we do about the goals themselves. Our values drive our team and are instilled in the work this Foundation does every day. We are also committed to creating an anti-racist organization in order to do our part to help combat racism and inequity in all forms, in communities across our nation and around the world. Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here.

Purpose of Role

As a member of the People team, the People Operations Associate will provide administrative assistance on traditional human resource functions that foster a healthy and positive environment in areas of engagement, compliance, retention and an overall culture of growth and excellence. This includes but is not limited to benefits, payroll, staff training and retreats, data and reporting. Additionally, this person will also provide operational support on some staff engagement strategies.

As the Associate, People Operations, you’ll be reporting directly to the Generalist/HRIS Manager.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Provide support to the People Operations team: employee verifications, expense reports, compliance, benefit administration, and contract processing.
• Ensure all HRIS data and reports are accurate and on time.
• Support employees and managers with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
• Support all aspects of performance management.
• Provide assistance with all compensation related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Onboarding & offboarding policy & procedures
• Offboarding data summary
• People/Staff statistics & reporting
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of HR laws & practices
• Minimum of 3 years HR related experience, SHRM or comparable certificate is a plus but not required
• Workday experience, preferred
  
  

The salary range for this role is between $59,755 and $74,670.

This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office in Hyde Park.

Foundation Values

The Foundation Values are Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at [e-mail] if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.