School Operations & HR Manager

The-Cove-School; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

10 sick days

4 personal days

10 vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Cove School in Northbrook, IL is seeking an Office Manager to support day-to-day operations and the Human Resources Team. This full-time, in-person role focuses on payroll, front desk management, onboarding, and HR administration to ensure accurate records and smooth operations for staff, students, and families.

Qualifications include a BA/BS and 1–2 years of relevant experience; strong communication, organizational, and confidentiality skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 1–2 years in office management or HR/payroll preferred.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record hourly paid work time and assist with semi-monthly payroll processing.
• Manage the front office staff and oversee front desk services.
• Track and report staff attendance on a daily basis.
• Maintain payroll/HR information system integrity including compensation and benefits changes.
• Oversee onboarding for new employees, including forms and documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors for benefits administration, invoice verification, and open enrollment.
• Prepare student tuition invoices and staff employment contracts; ensure information accuracy.
• Prepare student activity invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with legislative guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Confidentiality

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

School office experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Cove School in Northbrook, IL is seeking an Office Manager to support day-to-day operations and the Human Resources Team. This full-time, in-person role focuses on payroll, front desk management, onboarding, and HR administration to ensure accurate records and smooth operations for staff, students, and families.

Qualifications include a BA/BS and 1–2 years of relevant experience; strong communication, organizational, and confidentiality skills are essential.