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About the Obama Foundation
At the Obama Foundation, we are guided by a core belief: that ordinary people working together can change history. Our mission is to inspire those people to take action, empower them to change their world for the better, and connect them so they can achieve more together than they can alone.
We were founded by community organizers, so when we seek change, we do it by bringing people together.
That approach begins at home, on the South Side of Chicago, where we are building the Obama Presidential Center. The Center represents a historic opportunity for Chicago: a chance to build a world-class museum and public gathering space that celebrates our nation’s first African American President and First Lady, steps away from where he began his career, where she was raised, and where—together—they made their home.
But that approach extends to all our work, whether it’s holding leadership training sessions in communities throughout the U.S., bringing local leaders together in countries around the world, working to support the global education of girls, or ensuring young men of color have pathways to opportunity.
As President Obama has said, “we cannot solve the challenges of our time unless we solve them together.” So join us.
For more information, please visit www.obama.org.
Purpose of the Role
The People Operations Generalist will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the People Team. Their duties will include comparing HR laws to current policies and procedures, drafting templates for necessary HR documents and working with other members of the People Team to assist in managing all People Team duties and responsibilities.
Core Job Responsibilities
Administer compensation and benefits plans
Provide support to employees and resolve any issues that may arise in various HR-related areas such as leave and compensation
Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies
Develop and streamline company policies and procedures, and ensure they are implemented appropriately
Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics
Ensure compliance with labor regulations
Perform other duties as assigned
Key Deliverables / Outcomes
Impactful benefits & compensation plans
Implementation of effective compliance training schedule
Compliant HR policies & procedures
Required Qualifications
Deep understanding of general human resources policies and procedures, including extensive knowledge of employment and labor laws
Very strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information
Excellent ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve in a busy, fast paced environment
Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and HRIS (Namely a plus)
PHR or SPHR strongly preferred
The salary range for this role is between $71,775 and $119,625.
Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities – such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!
In the interest of employee health and safety during the pendency of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Obama Foundation is requiring that all prospective employees present proof that they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, or seek a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons, prior to their first day of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
