Staffing Specialist

Aug 10, 2026, 9:28:04 PM

CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S05

50,000.

Non-exempt

Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.

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.

Under the direction of Staffing Manager, the Staffing Specialist will manage the processing of transactions related to staffing, including recruitment, temporary staffing, transfers, discipline, and working with union representatives as well as over 2,200 staff, providing support in responding to routine inquiries and employee concerns, and assisting the department in overall staffing operations. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

• Execute the NSS discipline and grievance process, overseeing the scheduling of all related hearings and investigations while serving as the primary departmental representative.
• Assist with the hiring process by reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, conducting phone screens, and processing paperwork.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across all organizational levels in a dynamic, high-volume environment, consistently maintaining high professionalism, adaptability, and resourcefulness under pressure.
• Support training activities during professional development days and new hire orientation.
• Respond to routine inquiries related to policies and procedures, payroll, bid process, and other employment-related matters.
• Address employee concerns related to staffing at sites, verifying employee hours, and approving overtime while using relevant industry and department benchmarks.
• Conduct on-site school visits to review staffing models when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive human resource experience, including responsibility for maintaining computer systems is required.
• Previous experience working with confidential information is required.
• Previous customer experience and working with all levels of management required.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Google suite is required.
• Experience with HRIS systems is preferred (e.g. Peoplesoft, Taleo, Oracle, and Kronos).
• Previous knowledge and experience supporting working in a union environment is preferred.

• Solid planning and organizational skills and capable of developing work plans and following through to their completion with limited direction and oversight.
• High standards of support personnel, ethical behavior, and professionalism; able to maintain objectivity and confidentiality with highly sensitive information.
• Superior organizational, time management, analytical and problem-solving…