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95 Percent Group is hiring a Human Resources & Payroll Specialist. This role involves managing day-to-day HR operations such as payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance, recruiting, and employee engagement to support the company’s human resource functions effectively.

Highlights

Administer payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
Manage HR programs including benefits, leave administration (FMLA, parental leave), performance reviews, recruiting, and employee engagement.
Lead onboarding, new hire orientation, benefit enrollment, and exit interviews.
Support recruiting via applicant tracking systems, job postings, social media branding, and job fairs.
Maintain compliance with employment laws and company policies, and manage employee records confidentially.
Proficiency required in ADP Workforce Now, MS Office Suite, Outlook, HRIS, and ATS systems.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field with 3+ years of HR experience including direct payroll processing.
Salary range between $60,000 and $70,000 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.
Provides support to business leaders during organizational changes and growth initiatives.
95 Percent Group specializes in literacy instruction services to U.S. K-8 schools, emphasizing educational consulting and professional development.

Human Resources & Payroll Specialist Full Description

Location:

Lincolnshire, IL, US

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary range:

$60,000 - $70,000

The Human Resources & Payroll Specialist will perform day-to-day operational duties of the Human Resource department including benefit and leave administration, payroll processing, legal and company policy compliance, compensation analysis, performance management, recruiting, and engagement activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute Human Resource programs with a focus on, but not limited to: payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave; recruiting, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance reviews; productivity, recognition, and overall employee engagement.
Lead payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and timely execution. Respond to payroll-related inquiries and generate reports as needed.
Human Capital Management and Payroll processing in ADP ensuring data integrity and accuracy including requests for information and reports.
Lead onboarding, new hire orientation, benefit enrollment, and the new hire and exit interview process, reporting on key findings and answering payroll and benefit questions.
Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA and parental leave in accordance with company policies.
Support recruiting process using an applicant tracking database, manage job postings, conduct interviews, and extend offers. May attend job fairs.
Manage employment branding in partnership with Marketing on job boards and social media sites.
Complete pre- and post-employment screenings and onboarding.
Execute key HR processes, including project management, performance management, engagement and other HR programs within the organization.
Provide guidance and support to business leaders through organization changes, growth, challenges and other key business matters.
Initiate, track and manage independent contractor agreements, including signatures being secured, onboarding/offboarding and compliance with record retention guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Maintain employee files in accordance with employee confidentiality, policies and procedures, and all regulatory/accreditation requirements.
May participate in additional projects, continuous improvement workshops, or other initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
3+ years of HR experience required, with direct experience in payroll processing.
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
Experience with HRIS and ATS systems.
Experience posting jobs, managing applicant flow and employment branding on social media sites.
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to prioritize competing activities.
Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The use of standard office equipment/computers and/or level of physical work required
The work environment is an (office) with a (low/average) noise level
Minimal travel but may be required on occasion for job fairs or to support other locations

Benefits:

Flexible Hybrid Schedule with a core office day on Wednesdays at HQ in Lincolnshire, IL
Laptop and any necessary equipment to perform the duties required
Monthly technology stipend
Professional development support – Tuition reimbursement program
BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision with employee premiums
Company provided life insurance and short and long-term disability programs
401k with generous company match and immediate vesting
PTO policy that starts accruing upon hire up to a maximum level based on tenure and does not expire
9 Holidays, 3 Floaters and a 4-day Winter Closure between Christmas and New Year
1 Paid Volunteer Day annually
Donate a PTO Day program for colleagues in need
3 Weeks Paid Parental Leave after 12-months of employment for birth, adoption or foster placement

Company Description:

95 Percent Group is a leader in literacy instruction for pre-K through grade 8 across the U.S. The company offers professional development training for teachers and administrators as well as print and online products to assist teachers with literacy instruction. 95 Percent Group’s comprehensive educational consulting, professional development, diagnostic assessments, and instructional materials help schools deliver instruction that consistently and significantly increase reading achievement.

The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Lincolnshire, IL (northwest suburban Chicago). Its customers are primarily school districts across the U.S., and they are served by consultants who travel for on-site training as well as through online training.

95 Percent Group has a fully engaged and highly committed leadership team who cares deeply about our mission. We’ve hired the best from inside and outside the industry. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a company positioned for continued growth. An added plus is knowing that what you’re doing every day is making a significant difference in children’s lives. Come work with a group of smart, fun, passionate professionals who value creativity, innovation, and making an impact.

95 Percent Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Original Job Description

Location:

Lincolnshire, IL, US

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary range:

$60,000 - $70,000

Essential Responsibilities:

Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute Human Resource programs with a focus on, but not limited to: payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave; recruiting, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance reviews; productivity, recognition, and overall employee engagement.
Lead payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and timely execution. Respond to payroll-related inquiries and generate reports as needed.
Human Capital Management and Payroll processing in ADP ensuring data integrity and accuracy including requests for information and reports.
Lead onboarding, new hire orientation, benefit enrollment, and the new hire and exit interview process, reporting on key findings and answering payroll and benefit questions.
Manage leave of absence programs, including FMLA and parental leave in accordance with company policies.
Support recruiting process using an applicant tracking database, manage job postings, conduct interviews, and extend offers. May attend job fairs.
Manage employment branding in partnership with Marketing on job boards and social media sites.
Complete pre- and post-employment screenings and onboarding.
Execute key HR processes, including project management, performance management, engagement and other HR programs within the organization.
Provide guidance and support to business leaders through organization changes, growth, challenges and other key business matters.
Initiate, track and manage independent contractor agreements, including signatures being secured, onboarding/offboarding and compliance with record retention guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
Maintain employee files in accordance with employee confidentiality, policies and procedures, and all regulatory/accreditation requirements.
May participate in additional projects, continuous improvement workshops, or other initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
3+ years of HR experience required, with direct experience in payroll processing.
Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
Experience with HRIS and ATS systems.
Experience posting jobs, managing applicant flow and employment branding on social media sites.
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to prioritize competing activities.
Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The use of standard office equipment/computers and/or level of physical work required
The work environment is an (office) with a (low/average) noise level
Minimal travel but may be required on occasion for job fairs or to support other locations

Benefits:

Flexible Hybrid Schedule with a core office day on Wednesdays at HQ in Lincolnshire, IL
Laptop and any necessary equipment to perform the duties required
Monthly technology stipend
Professional development support – Tuition reimbursement program
BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision with employee premiums
Company provided life insurance and short and long-term disability programs
401k with generous company match and immediate vesting
PTO policy that starts accruing upon hire up to a maximum level based on tenure and does not expire
9 Holidays, 3 Floaters and a 4-day Winter Closure between Christmas and New Year
1 Paid Volunteer Day annually
Donate a PTO Day program for colleagues in need
3 Weeks Paid Parental Leave after 12-months of employment for birth, adoption or foster placement

Company Description:

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Human Resources & Payroll Specialist Full Description

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