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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:V. BOOTH, WALTER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JOHN COLLINS, EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR170 NORTH DEARBORN CHICAGO, IL 60601 312.443.3811 JOB TITLE: Human Resources ApprenticeREPORTS TO: Human Resources GeneralistFLSA STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-ExemptCOMPENSATION RATE: $18.75 per hourDATES: January 2025 August 2025LOCATION: 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601POSITION SUMMARY:The Goodman Theatre is seeking a Human Resources Apprentice for aneight-month assignment. The apprentice will primarily serve theadministrative needs of the team. The successful candidate will assistwithday-to-day operations within several functional areas such asrecruitment& onboarding, compensation & benefits, performance evaluation, etc.The Human Resources Apprentice will be an excellent writer, veryorganizedand proactive with the ability to work independently .RESPONSIBILITIES:Administer recruitment including posting positions, organizingonboarding activities, and updating org chart and staff wall underthe direction of the Human Resources Generalist .Process staff onboardings and departures within Goodmans HumanResources Information System (HRIS) in a timely and accurate manner.Maintain data entry, database management and otheradministrative tasks to support the Human Resources Department,including staff-wide communications and maintaining demographicdata.Assist Chief Human Resources Officer with calendar management ,administrative tasks and IDEAA initiatives.Routinely process unemployment claims, employment verification,workers compensation claims-- elevating to the HR Generalist whenappropriate.Report on and reconcile benefit invoicesSchedule ongoing meetings, such as Board IDEAA committee, StaffCommittee, Staff Parties, All staff meetings, etc.Respond to HR related employee questions clearly and concisely ,elevating questions to the Human Resources Generalist or ChiefHuman Resources Officer when necessary.Serve as back up for HR Generalist when needed.Document Human Resources processes for staff and HumanResources department.Updated:Model behavior and values consistent with Goodmans CommunityAgreement and furthering Goodmans IDEAA (inclusion, diversity,equity, anti-racism and access) goals.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:A strong interest in human resources requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and/or payroll systemsbeneficial. We currently use Paycom.Strong presentation skills; experience leading presentationspreferred.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, track, and follow up toensure all tasks and duties are completed in a timely and efficientmanner.Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Must be a personable self-starterAt least a year of experience in an office work environment is required.Model Behavior and values consistent with The GoodmansCommunity Agreements and furthering The Goodmans IDEAA(Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Access) goals.BACKGROUND:Chicagos theater since 1925, The Goodman is a not-for-profit arts andcommunity organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by theexcellence and scope of its artistic programming and communityengagement. The theaters artistic priorities include new playdevelopment (more than 150 world or American premieres), large scalemusical theater works and reimagined classics.We at The Goodman believe that a diversity of people, ideas and culturesi n our organization enriches both the art on stage and our civicengagement. In our workplace, we strive to reflect the communities weserve, and make space in w