Human Resources Manager

Catherine Cook School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our talented faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become confident leaders and lifelong learners.

At Cook, you will have the opportunity to engage in evidence-based practices and innovative learning designs, grow personally and professionally, and make a meaningful impact both within and beyond our school. We invite you to explore the open positions listed below and apply to those that align with your qualifications and passion for our mission.

Catherine Cook School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Any questions about joining the Cook community can be directed to our Human Resources team at hr .

of faculty and staff have worked at Cook for at least 5 years

Full-time

• Type:
  Part-Time, 16-20 hours per week, 12-month
• Location:
  
  Chicago, IL, on-site
• Starting Date: ASAP

Catherine Cook is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our dedicated faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become empowered learners and leaders.

All Cook employees are trained and supported in incorporating wellness and belonging into their work with students and adults. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) are the cornerstones upon which we build a curriculum and community. At Cook, we commit to all community members being active learners, from our preschool students to us as adults.

We invite you to consider how Cook will benefit from having you, along with your experiences in educating and learning, as a part of our community.

Catherine Cook School seeks a vibrant and innovative Human Resources Manager. This position is a member of the Business Office and partners with the Head of School and other school leaders and employees to attract, develop, support, and retain talented employees who embody Catherine Cook’s mission and values. The HR Manager will help create systems and processes that support both day-to-day operations and the long-term success of the Catherine Cook community, focused on caring for our greatest asset, our people.

Building trusted relationships with employees while providing guidance on workplace concerns, policies, and performance management practices

Coordinating employee benefits, leave programs, and employment-related processes with accuracy, confidentiality, and care

Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and reporting requirements

Maintaining and improving HR systems, policies, procedures, and employee resources, including the Employee Handbook

Managing employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, leaves of absence, offboarding, and benefit transitions

Developing efficient, repeatable, and sustainable HR processes that support organizational growth and operational excellence

Growing as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development opportunities

Growing our culture of belonging and wellness through active participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional…