JB for Governor is Hiring → HR Specialist

[Andrea Nemecek]

We’re Hiring ➔ HR Specialist

Description:

The JB for Governor campaign is seeking an HR Specialist to join a statewide program in Illinois. The HR Specialist will report directly to the Field Operations Director. The HR Specialist will be responsible for tracking, acting on, and resolving HR-related issues within the Organizing team. They will also oversee the hiring and onboarding process, ensuring that all incoming staff are prepared to take on their job duties. The HR Specialist will also be responsible for developing, interpreting, and overseeing HR-related policies and practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Creation and implementation of systems and processes related to HR, including hiring

• Management and tracking of all mandatory staff trainings

• Proactively searching out opportunities for professional development for managers

• Tracking and resolving confidential HR complaints

• Other duties as directed by the Field Operations Director

Qualifications

• Background in HR or experience managing staff

• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills, especially via e-mail and phone

• Proficiency in Google suite, especially Google Sheets (or Excel)

• Creativity and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work both quickly and accurately

• Strong ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt quickly to changing priorities

• Capacity and desire to work long hours in a campaign setting

Compensation:

Salary for this position is commensurate with experience and skills.

Interested candidates can apply at this form.

JB for Governor is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. JB for Governor is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. JB for Governor will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.