Company: Kelly Services
Location: Chicago, IL
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board
Description
Job Title: School Secretary / HR Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL 60654 (100% Onsite)
Pay Rate: $25/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approx. 8:00/8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Contract Length: 3–4 months with potential for extension Now Hiring: School Secretary / HR Assistant
Kelly Services is proud to partner with an independent Catholic school located in the heart of Chicago (near Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lake Shore Drive) in their search for a School Secretary / HR Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven educational environment while gaining hands-on experience in both administrative and human resources functions. What You'll Be Doing:
- Enter and manage data across multiple systems with accuracy and attention to detail
- Schedule interviews and assist with the preparation and distribution of new hire materials
- Maintain confidential employee files and student cumulative records
- Support the HR team, CFO, and other department heads
- Assist with onboarding, offboarding, open enrollment, and other HR functions
- Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, spreadsheet management, and drafting letters
- Monitor the HR inbox and follow up with staff on required documentation
- Work closely with the Archdiocese to ensure compliance with hiring and onboarding protocols
- Serve as a backup to the Executive Secretary and provide occasional support to the Head of School
- Help prepare for summer programs and seasonal initiatives such as recruiting and onboarding students
- Top 3 Must-Haves:
- General administrative experience
- Strong Excel and Word skills
- High attention to confidentiality and detail
- Work Environment:
- Business casual dress code (jeans and gym shoes allowed on Fridays!)
- Friendly, mission-focused team with exposure to multiple directors and departments
- Close to public transportation (Red and Brown lines)
- Paid parking not included, but SpotHero options available ($12–$17/day)
This is a dynamic and fulfilling opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience who enjoys being part of a collaborative and purpose-driven environment. You'll be exposed to multiple areas of school operations, HR, and leadership, and play a key role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Ready to Apply?
We're looking to move quickly, so if you or someone you know is interested, please apply today! Help make a difference while gaining valuable HR and administrative experience.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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