What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Administrative Assistant position at St. Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy?
Company Description St. Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy is a joy-filled, authentically Catholic classical school serving students from 3K through grade 12. The school is dedicated to forming great thinkers, virtuous leaders, and intentional disciples of Jesus Christ through an integrated, rigorous, and well-rounded Catholic classical education. As a member of the international Chesterton Schools Network, the high school provides a distinctive liberal arts curriculum rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Located in Kaukauna, WI, the school serves families from the greater Appleton area and more than a dozen communities across the Fox Valley. Its mission and vision focus on meeting the growing demand for Catholic classical education and cultivating a community that seeks what is true, beautiful, and good.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Human Resources Administrative Assistant role based in Kaukauna, WI. The Human Resources Administrative Assistant supports day-to-day HR operations, including maintaining personnel records, processing onboarding and offboarding documentation, assisting with benefits administration, and helping ensure compliance with school policies and applicable employment regulations. The role includes providing administrative support to school leadership, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence, and organizing confidential files. This team member will greet and assist staff and visitors, respond to routine HR and administrative inquiries, and help coordinate staff communications and HR-related events or trainings. The position requires a commitment to the school’s Catholic mission and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and families in a professional, hospitable manner.
Qualifications
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Human Resources Administrative Assistant role based in Kaukauna, WI. The Human Resources Administrative Assistant supports day-to-day HR operations, including maintaining personnel records, processing onboarding and offboarding documentation, assisting with benefits administration, and helping ensure compliance with school policies and applicable employment regulations. The role includes providing administrative support to school leadership, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence, and organizing confidential files. This team member will greet and assist staff and visitors, respond to routine HR and administrative inquiries, and help coordinate staff communications and HR-related events or trainings. The position requires a commitment to the school’s Catholic mission and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and families in a professional, hospitable manner.
Qualifications
- Human Resources skills, including basic HR administration, recordkeeping, onboarding support, and confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Executive Administrative Assistance and Administrative Assistance skills to support leadership with scheduling, document preparation, and office coordination.
- Strong Communication and Customer Service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and courteously with staff, families, and visitors.
- Proficiency with office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, databases) and the ability to learn HR or school information systems.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a school environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification in HR, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Alignment with and support for the school’s Catholic mission and values; prior experience in an educational or faith-based setting is beneficial.