• Partners with senior university leaders to recruit and retain a faithful, qualified workforce to advance the CUC mission
• Assists with analyzing and coordinating employee retention efforts
• Works with hiring managers and HR Coordinator to obtain hiring paperwork and appropriate approvals, performs internal and external job postings, manages applicant tracker system, runs pre-employment background checks
• Collaborates with HR staff and other CUC departments and stakeholders to create targeted recruitment efforts
• Determines compensation levels and practices for all positions prior to posting to ensure internal and external equity
• Collects and compiles HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including Banner (enterprise resource planning), management and employee surveys, exit interviews, employment records, government labor statistics, competitors’ practices, and other sources
• Analyzes data and statistics for trends and patterns with attention to recruitment, hiring practices, engagement, turnover, performance management, and compliance with employment laws and regulations; Helps maintain data integrity in internal systems by running queries and reporting discrepancies to the appropriate departments
• Prepares reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings to senior leadership and external agencies
• Based on metrics and analysis, makes recommendations for policies and activities to optimize the organizational culture, and recruitment and engagement initiatives
• May conduct or assist with conducting classification audits to ensure that jobs are properly classified as exempt or nonexempt
• Ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices
• Informs and advises employees of HR-related policies, procedures and practices
• Collaborates with supervisors in effectively managing employee concerns
• Proactively offers solutions that align with mission and legal requirements, as well as department and university goals
• Maintains visibility and availability in order to assist employees
• Acts as the first contact for employee relations concerns and escalates to the Senior Director when appropriate
• Assists with Title IX student/employee situations
• Partners with the HR team and other stakeholders on employee training and development
• Fosters a culture of professionalism, collegiality, employee engagement, and compliance by implementing effective training and talent management programs and by effectively receiving and responding to employee concerns
• Manages the department during the Senior Director’s absence
• Continuously seeks process improvements for HR office, including but not limited to data analysis and updating procedures and documentation
• Continuous education on CUC HR matters, programs, and responsibilities
• Other duties and special projects as assigned
• Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS).

• Ability to provide excellent customer service, support stakeholders at all organizational levels, and develop positive and respectful relationships with faculty and staff
• Thorough understanding of employment law and HR best practices with a preferred focus in an academic setting
• Ability to be an innovative and highly productive team player with a “can do” attitude
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to quickly learn the organization’s ERP, and other employee management software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential records
• Ability to manage projects related to training, development, and employee experience
• Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite and applicant tracking software; Banner experience preferred
• Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills

• 5 or more years of progressive generalist HR experience
• 2 or more years of employee relations and/or Title IX experience

• 1 or more years of recruiting experience, including effective collaboration with hiring managers preferred
• Related experience in a faith-based, non-profit organization preferred
• Prior experience in higher education
• Prior supervisory experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related discipline required; Master’s preferred
• HR Certification through SHRM or HRCI preferred

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

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