Transaction Specialist

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Sep 11, 2026, 9:19:35 PM

West Side-2651 W Washington Blvd (Dodge-Garfield Park)

CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S05

50,000.

Position Type :
Non-Union Position

Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community.

Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Talent Staffing Manager, the Employee Transaction Specialist will use district policies, practices, and guidelines to accurately and efficiently process all transactions related to staffing, including but not limited to new hire and rehire staffing, retirements and resignations, layoffs and displacements. This position will also evaluate applications from employees to determine that eligibility is in line with established laws, policies and procedures.

This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Employee Transaction Specialist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

Process initial step/lane placement for new hires, lane change applications, and PSRP upgrades

Complete range of processing activities related to employee staffing transactions, including onboarding and staffing for new hires and rehires, transfers, promotions, demotions, retirements and resignations, layoffs and displacements for assigned CPS networks and departments

Enter and maintain accurate data in various HR systems and Staffing Services databases

Assist employees with HR technology, answer questions, and participate in training efforts

Respond to routine questions on policies, procedures, staffing actions, and new-hire onboarding

Manage onboarding, transfers, promotions, demotions, retirements, resignations, layoffs, and displacements across assigned CPS networks/departments

Work with the Staffing Manager on HR manual updates and meet regularly with peers to maintain consistent HR transaction practices district wide

Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Employee Transaction Specialist must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred

Experience

Required:

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a high-volume, administrative support role is required

General administrative Human Resources experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High standards of customer service;
Ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality with highly sensitive information

Demonstrate high level of integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult…