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Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

With HR Manager (HRM) and Senior HR Director oversight, the Human Resources Coordinator (HRC) performs administrative duties and carries out job functions across all areas of HR, including Recruiting and Onboarding, Payroll, Benefits Support, Leave Administration and Recognition/Rewards. The HRC supports internal business partners and functional managers within the assigned team by participating in the administration and communication of programs and services that promote positive employee engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Partners with HRM to provide employees and managers with first-line communications for daily issues/questions about HR Practices, Policies, and Procedures from functional managers, business partners, and employees.

+ Administers and maintains Employment Record-Reporting, including bi-weekly Seasonal Leave of Absence, and other recurring/year-round activity (e.g., distributing Employee Rosters, supporting Recruiting and On-boarding tracking, and Administration and State-specific reporting needs within the assigned zone).

+ Administers Recruitment Support activities seasonally and on-going through the year in the areas of: job board creation, internal/external posting maintenance, select candidate screening activities, systemic Candidate Management, and Offer, Background, and Onboarding

+ Processes and Administers assigned Payroll for Biweekly Payroll Processing and reporting.

+ Responds to State Unemployment Claims for the assigned area.

+ Administers Termination and change documentation and processing audits.

+ Point of contact for all Employment Verification or special request needs.

+ Support and participate in Training for new hires or Policy/Program changes (e.g., new hire orientation/onboarding, benefit open enrollment, etc.) for employees as needed.

+ May partner with HRM/HRD to co-facilitate management/employee training in other HR topic areas.

+ Maintains business confidentiality relative to customer accounts, organizational practices, and employee records.

+ May participate in other critical HR projects or perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

+ Other duties may be assigned

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com .

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)**

+ Associate Degree in Business or related field, or its work-equivalent.

+ At least 2 years of experience in an HR environment or a related field is strongly desired.

+ Background in any of the Human Resources disciplines: Recruiting, Organizational Development, Training, Total Rewards, Safety/Health, Employee Relations, or other government Compliance Regulations preferred.

+ Maintains a high degree of Confidentiality when handling sensitive company and employee information

+ Team-oriented, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong business process and customer focus; detail-oriented with an ability to see and respond to needs in a succinct way.

+ Demonstrated problem-solving skills

+ Results orientation with a strong track record of success in delivering on objectives

+ Well-developed interpersonal communication skills

+ Listening, reasoning, and analytical skills with a balance of service and empathy in business relations

+ Clear and understandable oral and written communication skills

+ Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to the Scholastic Mission and Operating Principles

+ Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

+ Experience with an HCM ( Workday) is desirable

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Location Region/State:

Illinois

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 45,000.00 - 65,000.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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EEO Scholastic Policy Statement

Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com

We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.