Human Resources Program Associate

Description

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 60,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. As a part of the Special Olympics Illinois team, you’ll join an energetic and hard-working group of individuals committed to transforming the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview

Special Olympics Illinois is seeking a mission-driven Human Resources Program Associate to provide support for the development and implementation of programs centered around enhancing workplace accessibility, and support for employees with disabilities on a part time basis.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the design and launch of HR programs
• Assist in researching best practices and legal requirements in relation to disability inclusion within the workplace
• Assist in coordinating employee feedback sessions and focus groups as tools
• Work with athletes and agencies to identify opportunities for training and development for hired employees
• Develop a training guide for employing people with disabilities
• Provide guidance on system implementations, upgrades, and integrations across platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure communication and materials are inclusive and accessible

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Human Resources, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, or related fields
• Familiarity with ADA compliance and accessibility
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information and HR related data
• Utilize HR software and systems
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products
• Project oriented to help create a new project to the end

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Remote
• Reports to Human Resources Generalist
• Flexible hours as needed not to exceed 20 hours per week
• Independent in-state travel occasionally required, may include some overnight and weekend travel as an essential function of position
• May require walking, standing, and/or sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls; includes sedentary work
• Close visual acuity required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of copy/printer/fax machines;
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required
• Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check

Pay Range: $15/hr - $17.50/hr

Benefits

2 hours of paid time off earned for every 35 hours worked. Up to 13 days may be carried over annually. 401(k) options for all employees working over 1,000 hours annually.

Special Olympics Illinois is committed to building a diverse, creative, engaged, collaborative, and hard-working team that is dedicated to our athletes, our communities, and each other. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we aim to create a positive atmosphere where employees feel valued and fulfilled. We truly want people to love working here, and we strive to create a culture that allows for growth, opportunity, and fun.

Special Olympics Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.