HR Specialist – School Staffing & Admin Support

Socket.dev; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to provide Tier 1 staff support and oversee staffing transactions for CPS networks and schools. You will process new hires, transfers, retirements, and LOAs while maintaining strong customer service across departments.

Responsibilities include facilitating licensure tasks with ISBE, handling paperwork, and supporting summer school recruiting. A high school diploma is required; a Bachelor's in HR is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in HR preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of general administrative/customer service experience.
• 2+ years in HR support role preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Handle Tier 1 staffing transactions for new hires, transfers, retirements, resignations, layoffs.
• Facilitate referrals, determine lane/step placement based on union affiliation.
• Process licensure tasks (ISBE RUSH, Short-Term, Emergency) and communicate updates.
• Assist with LOA displacements and Continual Pay forms.
• Provide customer service via phone, tickets, and HR systems.
• Support Summer School hiring and recruitment efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Collaboration

Confidentiality

MS Office & Google Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is hiring a Human Resources Specialist to provide Tier 1 staff support and oversee staffing transactions for CPS networks and schools. You will process new hires, transfers, retirements, and LOAs while maintaining strong customer service across departments.

Responsibilities include facilitating licensure tasks with ISBE, handling paperwork, and supporting summer school recruiting. A high school diploma is required; a Bachelor's in HR is preferred.