Job description

Foundation Summary
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation envisions a Chicagoland comprised of thriving communities where all individuals have the resources and opportunities to succeed, without regard to income, race, ethnicity, gender, or ZIP code. We invest in people and organizations across the region to develop educated, informed, and engaged communities. Cantigny Park is the 500-acre Wheaton estate of Robert. R. McCormick is home to the McCormick House, First Division Museum, formal gardens, picnic grounds, and walking trails.

Opportunity: Human Resources Fellow

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation seeks an experienced HR Fellow to join our growing HR team. The HR Fellow supports the implementation and deployment of Human Resources policies, programs, and initiatives. The Fellow will assist with all transactional HR matters along with, new-hire onboarding, talent acquisition, benefits administration, employment inquiries, record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry. The ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and can work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. This is an 18 month, full-time (i.e., 32-40 hours/week) position. The position will be located in Wheaton, Illinois.

Essential Functions

· Assist the HR department with recruiting responsibilities include posting jobs ads, initial screenings, and scheduling interviews

· Working the with the HR Business Partner, develop and centralize the Foundation’s volunteer and veterans volunteer program

· Manage part-time and seasonal recruitment and hiring procedures

· Processes HR transactions in Paylocity software, including all personnel changes, job changes, new hires, terminations, and employment verifications

· Maintain compliance with HR reporting, employment statistics, and local, state, and federal regulations

· Projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in HR related field

Experience: Up to 1 year of recruiting experience, familiarity with entire recruitment lifecycle

Skills:

· Maintains high standards of confidentiality of all employee records and documents

· Conduct business with integrity consistent with the Foundation’s values, policies, and procedures

· Proven knowledge and experience in assisting with general HR functions, typically achieved through 2-5 years within an HR function

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Outstanding interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Excellent organizational skill

· Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations

· Knowledge of and experience with HR information systems

· Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

Working Conditions:
This is a full-time, hybrid position and work is performed in a typical office environment based at Cantigny Park, Wheaton IL.

Vaccination Requirements
The Robert R. McCormick Foundation requires as a condition of employment that all employees are fully vaccinated or have been approved for an accommodation based on a medical condition or conflicting religious belief.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Cantigny Park and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wheaton, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wheaton, IL

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