Department
Booth HR: Employee Development
About the Department
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Plans and implements all logistics for professional development programs and events including room reservations, technical support, catering, and materials.Creates and publishes an organization-wide newsletter.Conducts marketing activities to promote events and programs to Booth staff.Creates and delivers orientation sessions to new hires.Plans and leads programs to expand professional development and employee engagement initiatives.Conducts research to identify new professional development opportunities and provide benchmarks.Performs recruiting/hiring responsibilities as needed, including research, reviewing resumes/cover letters, and providing recommendations.Utilizes survey software to create surveys and gather actionable information regarding program efforts.Provides scheduling and administrative support for development and HR programs/events throughout the year.Completes special projects related to HRIS systems and databases as needed to support the overall department.Ensures invoices for professional development programs are processed on a timely basis.Supports staff hiring processes, including developing job descriptions, interviewing and reference checking, handling employment offers, and conducting orientation. Drafts templates and routine offer letters. Maintains appropriate human resources data and records, solving a range of straightforward problems using standard procedures.Assists in the development and administration of the HR budget for the department, monitors for variances, and manages employment expenses within established guidelines.Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.Experience:
A minimum of two years of work experience in human resources and/or with learning and development / training.Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficient in Microsoft Office.Skilled in human resources systems.Preferred Competencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills.Deep commitment to customer service and multitask, meet deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated initiative, and work both independently and within a team.Superior organizational skills, prioritization skills, and attention to detail. Strong project management skills.Learn and utilize new technologies quickly.Working Conditions
This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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