Description
EMBRACING ABILITIES. EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES.
At Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford, we are committed to two – often interconnecting - pillars of work……early learning and disability. Through these pillars, we transform the lives of early learners and individuals of all abilities through access to expert educational, family, and community support. As an affiliate of America’s largest nonprofit healthcare organization, we have proudly served the communities and families of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford since 1936.
For more information about our organization, please visit us online at www.eastersealschicago.org.
Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford is currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with experience in employee relations and performance management, and 5-7 years of relevant experience to provide strategic and operational human resources guidance and support across the organization, specifically in support of our Early Learning Program/Headstart, management, and staff. This position serves as the lead point of contact with the program on all HR activity including performance and learning, employee relations and engagement, and HR technology concerns; supports HR and Easterseals’ efforts to train and retain the best possible team members to the organization.
This position is headquartered at Easterseals Chicago Location at 1939 W 13th Street, Chicago, IL 60608.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Trains and develops managers within the assigned program on human resource processes and procedures to ensure familiarity, understanding, and adoption.
- Recommends and/or implements new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of services performed and support provided.
- Leads and/or supports the implementation of HR policy compliance with federal, state, and local law; contributes to the development of HR and workplace policies as needed and directed.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with applicable employment regulations.
- Participates in Human Resources team meetings and fosters accountability for results among the team.
- In partnership with program management, effectively handles employee relations, coaching, and counseling initiatives to mitigate unnecessary risk and exposure. Recommends improvements to human resources programs where appropriate.
- Fosters and maintains a high-performance work environment through effective management of Easterseals performance and learning initiatives. Works closely with management staff to ensure timely and effective delivery of performance evaluations and supports management’s efforts to provide constructive feedback aimed at improving individual and organizational performance.
- Champions staff learning and development, knowledge sharing, and cross-collaboration to build capacity and address capacity gaps across all levels. Designs and delivers employee training content.
- Monitors compliance with Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, ADA, and all other applicable laws/regulations in the assigned line of service.
- Actively participates in Program meetings.
- Actively identifies, leads, and implements projects that improve approaches and processes in the organization.
- Maintains outstanding customer service and supports colleagues’ efforts to do the same.
- Ability and willingness to travel to locations within Program locations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education/Certification:
- Bachelors’ Degree.
- SPHR, PHR, or CEBS preferred.
- BA/BS degree in the study of Human Resources or equivalent required.
- Master’s degree in the study of Human Resources or equivalent preferred.
- HR certification such as SHRM or PHR preferred.
- License and Insurance: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with EASTERSEALS required levels of coverage for auto insurance.
Experience Required:
- 5-7 years of related Human Resources Experience.
- 3-5 years of related experience in K-12, Early Learning; Head Start environment preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- Good communication skills required.
- Problem-solving skills required.
- Interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse people from all social and economic backgrounds. Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles/practices and commitment to incorporating them into work.
- A passion for the Easterseals mission, in the early learning and disability spaces.
- Exhibit values and dispositions of strong leadership such as active listening, social perceptiveness, negotiation, and active learning.
- Technologically adept – comfort, familiarity, and ability to learn and use a variety of computer applications. Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Excel. Ability to use internet browsers, video conferencing.
- Ability to travel to other work locations and meetings/training, including possession of a valid driver’s license.
ADA: Easterseals will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990. Unless exempted by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons hired for this position are required to possess the ability to perform the physical tasks necessary to treat clients, i.e., bending, floor-sitting, etc., as well as to have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
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