By The Hand Club For Kids is hiring: Human Resources Coordinator in Chicago

Overview

By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child – mind, body and soul. Located in Chicago’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, By The Hand helps children have abundant life. The culture is Christ-centered, people-focused and results oriented.

Joining By The Hand’s mission means contributing to healing and hope for our extraordinary children, helping students soar academically, practice personal accountability, and grow in their understanding of God and their relationship with Jesus.

Organization

By The Hand is a not-for-profit, religious organization. Employees may perform ministerial tasks including sharing the Gospel, teaching chapel, leading Bible studies, discipling students, and modeling Christ’s standards.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $50,000 per year

Overview of Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative support for all aspects of the HR department; including maintaining employee records, assisting with recruiting and onboarding, coordinating training and HR events, and ensuring compliance with labor law posters.

Spiritual Requirements

• Has a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ and is in regular fellowship with a Bible-believing church.
• Agrees with the Doctrinal Statement and adheres to Employee Biblical Standards of Living.
• Models Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship.
• Leads a team devotional regularly and participates in weekly team prayer.
• Has completed an evangelism course and is prepared to share the gospel with inquiries.
• Works with EOS Leadership Team to monitor policies to further By The Hand’s religious purpose and freedom.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform in a way consistent with the vision and mission of By The Hand and pursue excellence in all operations.
• Model the organization’s cultural values in day-to-day behavior.
• Follow all policies, maintain brand standards, and ensure 100% adherence to the Child Protection Policy.
• Participate in employee growth plans, including quarterly conversations and annual reviews.
• Collaborate with HR to complete HR processes, tasks, reports, and documents.
• Assist with recruitment tasks: sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, preparing offer letters, and managing applicant tracking data.
• Support screening and selection by resume reviews, phone interviews, reference checks, and background checks.
• Screen and evaluate candidates’ faith journeys, ensuring alignment with our faith statement and living standards.
• Attend key recruitment events as needed.
• Assist with onboarding by entering new staff into databases for a smooth recruitment-to-onboarding handoff.
• Support internship program logistics, collect feedback, and summarize survey results.
• Support onboarding/offboarding and employment verifications under child protection laws.
• Support payroll duties such as time card verification and PTO approvals.
• Contribute to quarterly HR newsletters and organizational updates.
• Assist talent advancement by coordinating surveys and providing on-site support at trainings.
• Update HR data systems (HRIS, LMS, performance, applicant tracking, and personnel files).
• Assist onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support the HR department with administrative tasks and projects as assigned, including managing the HR email inbox and phone.
• Work with the VP of HR to uphold policies supporting the BTH religious purpose and freedom.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Christ-like servant leader with a sense of calling and Biblical principles.
• Passion for urban student transformation and belief that all children can learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills with results orientation.
• Ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build relationships.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong decision-making skills.

Education and Experience

• B.A. or B.S. in a related field and equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of administrative experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Google Suite and MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and own auto insurance to travel around the city.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. Standard office equipment is used (computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines).

Physical Demands

Regularly must speak and listen. May require moving equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel across the city and to other organization sites may be required.

Disclaimer

The duties listed are not exhaustive. Additional functions may be required as needed. Employment is at will and may be changed with or without notice. By The Hand Club For Kids is an equal opportunity employer. As a ministry, By The Hand may prefer employees on the basis of religion in screening and selection. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified candidates with a disability. For accommodations, contact the Human Resources Department at hr@bythehand.org or 773-854-4176.