HR ADMINISTRATOR (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring for a full-time HR Administrator position located at the University of Chicago. This role is primarily administrative, supporting payroll, maintaining HR records, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a union setting. Compensation ranges from $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, reflecting the responsibilities and requirements of the role.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of HR experience.
• Must maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Human Resources and corporate records.
• Processes employee information and payroll.
• Initiates and monitors background checks.
• Monitors compliance with HR policies.
• Answers associate requests and questions.

Skills

HR experience

Experience in a union environment

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time HR Administrator. The position is located at 1155 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 (University of Chicago). It is a full‑time role (Monday‑Friday, 9:00 am‑5:00 pm). Applicants must have 2–5 years of HR experience; experience in a union environment is preferred. Pay range is $30.00–$35.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Maintains Human Resources and corporate records. Provides administrative support involving personnel matters. Supports payroll processing. Answers basic policy‑related questions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as custodian of Human Resources documents and records.
• Processes employee information, including personal data, payroll, tax data, performance reviews, transfers and terminations; enters data into company systems.
• Initiates and monitors background checks and communicates results to hiring manager; follows through on administrative matters as required by federal, state and local laws.
• Monitors compliance with I9, OFCCP and Human Resources policies, practices and procedures.
• Maintains complete, accurate filing system to facilitate immediate document retrieval.
• Compiles data from personnel records to prepare reports and logs; creates and maintains database and spreadsheets.
• Copies files to help prepare for legal proceedings.
• Answers associate requests and questions with escalation as needed; directs associates to appropriate resources.
• Opens incoming correspondence; determines priority, routing and action items as needed.
• Establishes and maintains inventory of recruiting and onboarding materials.
• Supports the process for selecting and onboarding new associates by scheduling appointments; helps candidates and associates complete paperwork.
• Supports employee relocation programs.
• Maintains company bulletin boards to ensure compliance with federal, state and local posting requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.