Staffing & HR Operations Specialist

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Staffing Specialist to manage staffing transactions, recruitment, transfers, and union-related processes for over 2,200 staff. The role is full-time and exempt, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range aligned with CPS standards.

Under the Staffing Manager, you will coordinate hiring, respond to inquiries, and ensure staffing models align with district policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience with union environments preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Suite.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute discipline and grievance processes, schedule hearings and investigations.
• Assist with hiring process by reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and processing paperwork.
• Collaborate across organizational levels in a high-volume environment with professionalism.
• Support training activities during professional development days and new hire orientation.
• Respond to routine inquiries related to policies, payroll, and employment matters.
• Address staffing at sites, verify hours, and approve overtime with benchmarks.

Skills

HR experience

Staffing & recruitment

Union environment knowledge

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Staffing Specialist to manage staffing transactions, recruitment, transfers, and union-related processes for over 2,200 staff. The role is full-time and exempt, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range aligned with CPS standards.

Under the Staffing Manager, you will coordinate hiring, respond to inquiries, and ensure staffing models align with district policies.