HR Coordinator

Saga Education
Chicago, IL

Employment status: Remote; Part-time

Schedule: 15–20 hours per week; MWF

Reports to: Senior Manager of Benefits & Payroll

Application period: Open until filled

Start date: May 2026

Salary range : $22 - $25/hr, commensurate with experience



Who We Are



Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring, with an ROI that is among the best nationwide. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and foster educational excellence for students. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and builds student confidence and a sense of belonging. Saga co-designs and collaborates to develop and implement high-quality tutoring models, offering learning technology and resources to enable effective tutoring. To find out more about Saga Education, visit saga.org.

We are proud to have helped tens of thousands of students over our first decade—now the goal is to partner with states and districts to support the millions of students who struggle with 6th–12th-grade math. Find out how you can be a part of the meaningful change needed to accelerate educational excellence. Visit saga.org/change.

Saga Education | Change the Equation

What You'll Do

The Human Resources Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Manager of Benefits and Payroll and plays a vital support role on the team. This role will also closely collaborate with the Director of Learning and Development. The person in this position will communicate across the organization and with vendors. We are looking for someone organized, collaborative, and an effective communicator. This person will support onboarding, benefits and wellness, payroll, employee file maintenance, and learning and development communications. Your responsibilities will include the following:

  • Own the onboarding processes for tutors and staff, making sure all new hires are cleared to start before their first day
  • Maintain employee records and HR databases to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Support HR compliance tasks (e.g., employment verifications, I-9s, policy acknowledgments).
  • Respond to general employee inquiries about policies, benefits, and processes.
  • Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including wellness activities.
  • Prepare HR reports and track HR metrics (e.g., turnover, headcount, time-to-fill).
  • Support HR audits and file maintenance.
  • Assist with drafting and distributing HR communications.
  • Assist with timecard review and communication for bi-weekly payroll
  • Maintain training records and monitor employee training completion.
  • Support the development and updating of training materials and resources.
  • Help administer Learning Management System (LMS): enroll users, pull reports, troubleshoot issues.
  • Support the organization with special projects as needed

What We'll Use To Measure Success

  • Communicates Effectively - You deliver clear, multi-mode communication to various audiences
  • Stakeholder Focus - You build and value strong stakeholder relationships
  • Action Oriented - You take on new opportunities and have a solutions-oriented approach
  • Collaborates - You build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives
  • Instills Trust - You gain confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

What You Bring

  • Associate's degree or higher in related field
  • 2-3 years of experience as an HR Coordinator or applicable administrative experience
  • Experience successfully multi-tasking, to manage multiple priorities at the same time
  • Experience in an HRIS is a plus, ADP preferred
  • Experience with managing high-volume background screening and onboarding, preferred but not required

What We'll Provide

Saga Education offers competitive compensation and part-time benefits including a paid Winter Wellness Break, an optional 401(k) and company provided technology. Saga Education also provides access to our Saga 360 Wellness Program, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program and a remote and flexible work schedule when applicable.

Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact [email protected].

Thank you for applying to Saga Education.

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Posted 2026-04-09

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