The Noble Network of Charter Schools
Human Resources (HR) Associate
Description
About Noble
Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.
We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.
Clear, Consistent and Connected
All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.
- Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
- Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
- Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.
The Role
The Human Resources (HR) Associate is responsible for administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations. This role sits on the HR Operations subteam of Noble’s broader HR team. Through various projects, the HR Associate will work across HR functions and with a wide group of Noble employees. A “people-first” approach will be essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
The HR Associate executes HR administrative duties under direct management from the Manager of HR Operations, including but not limited to:
- First line of contact and response for general HR Inbox and general HR phone line, with appropriate delegation/escalation to HR colleagues when necessary
- Assists employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures
- Performs HRIS data entry and maintains confidential personnel files
- Performs other clerical functions and HR processes such as benefits administration, payroll, onboarding, and verifications of employment
- Assists with the compilation of data reports and summaries for internal and external partners
- Work collaboratively with HR Partners to ensure the timely execution of departmental operations
- Assists on special projects and support team initiatives, as needed
Key Metrics
- Adheres to service-time SLAs
- Contributes to positive staff engagement and service scores collected through Noble-wide surveys
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
- A passion for Noble’s work and commitment to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism
- Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- A positive attitude, solutions-oriented mindset, and desire to learn new things
- Excellent time management skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google products, notably Excel and Sheets
- Proficient with HRIS systems (specifically Paycom) preferred
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required (degree and/or certification in related field preferred)
- 1-2 years of experience in HR or Payroll setting
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Frequent reading, comprehension, writing, and verbal communication
- Periodic local travel to various campuses and the central office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- This is a permanent full-time, exempt position
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Compensation for this position falls between $55,000-$60,000, which represents the average starting salary for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside of this range. Additionally, Noble has a top-of-market medical, dental, and vision benefits package among a multitude of other perks that make Noble one of the highest-rated places to work in K-12 education in the country.
Application Timeline & Process
Interested candidates should apply using this link or by visiting nobleschools.org/careers. Applicants are encouraged to complete the short application, which includes two short-answer questions. Initial application reviews will take place on a rolling basis.
Select candidates will be notified of initial interviews and moved through various stages of our selection process, including virtual and in-person interviews with a variety of Noble stakeholders, reference checks, and opportunities for both the candidate and Noble to assess fit. Expected start date is April 1, 2026.
Statement of Non-DiscriminationNoble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.