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SUSAN V. BOOTH, WALTER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JOHN COLLINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

170 NORTH DEARBORN | CHICAGO, IL 60601 | 312.443.3811 | GOODMANTHEATRE.ORG

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Apprentice

REPORTS TO: Human Resources Generalist

FLSA STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION RATE: \$18.75 per hour

DATES: January 2025 August 2025

LOCATION: 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60601

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Goodman Theatre is seeking a Human Resources Apprentice for an

eight-month assignment. The apprentice will primarily serve the

administrative needs of the team. The successful candidate will assist with

day-to-day operations within several functional areas such as recruitment

& onboarding, compensation & benefits, performance evaluation, etc.

The Human Resources Apprentice will be an excellent writer, very organized

and proactive with the ability to work independently .

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer recruitment including posting positions, organizing

onboarding activities, and updating org chart and staff wall under

the direction of the Human Resources Generalist .

Process staff onboardings and departures within Goodmans Human

Resources Information System (HRIS) in a timely and accurate manner.

Maintain data entry, database management and other

administrative tasks to support the Human Resources Department,

including staff-wide communications and maintaining demographic

data.

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 when

appropriate.

Report on and reconcile benefit invoices

Schedule ongoing meetings, such as Board IDEAA committee, Staff

Committee, Staff Parties, All staff meetings, etc.

Respond to HR related employee questions clearly and concisely ,

elevating questions to the Human Resources Generalist or Chief

Human Resources Officer when necessary.

Serve as back up for HR Generalist when needed.

Document Human Resources processes for staff and Human

Resources department.

Updated:

Model behavior and values consistent with Goodmans Community

Agreement 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 required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, and/or payroll systems

beneficial. We currently use Paycom.

Strong presentation skills; experience leading presentations

preferred.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, track, and follow up to

ensure all tasks and duties are completed in a timely and efficient

manner.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Must be a personable self-starter

At least a year of experience in an office work environment is required.

Model Behavior and values consistent with The Goodmans

Community 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 and

community organization in the heart of the Loop, distinguished by the

excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community

engagement. The theaters artistic priorities include new play

development (more than 150 world or American premieres), large scale

musical theater works and reimagined classics.

We at The Goodman believe that a diversity of people, ideas and cultures

in our organization enriches both the art on stage and our civic

engagement. In our workplace, we strive to reflect the communities we

serve, and make space in w

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