Perspectives Charter Schools Hiring for Human Resources Internship at Chicago, Illinois Full Time

Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
Perspectives Charter Schools Network – Chicago, IL

Position Type
Internship

Education Level
Not Specified

Travel Percentage
Up to 25%

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Human Resources

Description

About Perspectives Charter Schools

All Perspectives Charter Schools will provide scholars with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life , preparing them for life in a changing world and helping them further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life. All of Perspectives Charter Schools achieved Level 1 or 2+ this year. As one of the first charter schools in Illinois, Perspectives has a long record of preparing scholars for success in college and beyond. Our five schools across the South Side of Chicago offer an education that combines character development and academic rigor through the A Disciplined Life education model. Our scholars come from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the country, but they graduate from high school, enroll in college, and persist in college at a rate above the national average. The keys to our success are our dedicated, hardworking, creative, and compassionate colleagues.

Perspectives’ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to reducing barriers and fostering an anti-racist, non-discriminatory and inclusive environment by internalizing our core values of A Disciplined Life and ensuring that our practices allow our diverse population of students and staff to grow, thrive, and excel.

Internship Purpose

An intern in the human resources department will work closely with all members of the HR department on things such as, but not limited to: recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and business administrative tasks. The intern will have the opportunity to attend and participate in department meetings. The primary purpose of this position is to expose a college junior or senior to the field of human resources while also being a proactive team member of the Perspectives human resources department.

What you’ll do: Core Responsibilities

Recruitment and retention

• Assist Recruitment & Retention Specialist with the recruitment process, post positions, prescreen resumes, schedule interviews and prepare recruitment materials
• Increase visibility on job posts through updating job boards, advertisement sites, careers pages and social networks
• Keep recruitment tools data and metrics up to date

Employee Relations

• Understand Perspectives organization chart, disciplinary process and policies
• Attend employee check-in meetings, staff gatherings, exit interviews and/or other employee relations and engagement meetings
• Draft standard disciplinary documents/letters for HRBP approval

On/Off Boarding

• Perform audits and follow up to ensure new hire paperwork is complete and on-file
• Manage and coordinate new hire welcome packets

Business Administration

• Maintaining the human resources inbox and follow up as needed
• Prepare HR related reports as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Junior or senior in college
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Detail oriented
• Effective research skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communication
• Interest in human resources or business administration specifically in a school setting
• Business Acumen with a sense of urgency, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Power Point.

What You’ll bring to the team

• Excellent customer service
• Attention to detail
• Ethical Practice
• Exhibits a strong commitment to the ethos of Perspectives Charter Schools by thriving to lives by 26 principles of A Disciplined Life

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work on-site while following safety protocols.
• Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
• Majority of work will be performed in a general office/school environment.
• Physical demands require the ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach or pull with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) and quickly ascend/descend stairs and/or being able to walk up and down stairs several times a day. Constant use of eyes (correctable vision to normal level required) to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to lift 15 to 20 pounds for short periods of time and push and pull 30 to 40 lbs.

Travel

• Majority of work will be performed in a general office/school environment. This position may require participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel may be expected.

Benefits Summary

• This position is not benefits eligible

Perspectives Charter Schools works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of diversity. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.