Your Opportunity

Scion is at the forefront of innovation in student living, and we are actively seeking a motivated early-career HR Coordinator to join us in realizing our vision. This position will provide vital support across various human resources functions, including personnel changes, payroll and HRIS management, legal and regulatory compliance, company policy, and employee welfare. The ideal HR Coordinator is an organized individual who thrives in a dynamic corporate environment. This role requires a commitment to confidentiality and integrity, along with a strong customer-service orientation. This is an in-office position based at our Chicago headquarters. 

Your Responsibilities

• Maintain a solid understanding of UKG Pro to effectively manage separations, internal staffing changes, and address any questions or issues that may arise.
• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate and assigned property staff with HR-related inquiries and concerns.
• Stay informed about current employment laws and apply this knowledge to ensure compliance in daily operations.
• Update staffing changes within the assigned portfolio in UKG Pro and other HR tracking systems, communicating relevant updates to applicable staff members.
• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and motivate others; demonstrate honesty and integrity; and advocate for sound financial and business decision-making.
• Foster strong working relationships with all departments to support and expedite the resolution of any issues that may adversely affect the organization and its employees.
• Maintain electronic employee personnel documents and files to ensure legal compliance.
• Manage, follow up on, and ensure compliance with HR correspondence.
• Prepare and submit reports on HR activities as required.
• Offer insights and suggestions for improving efficiencies in policies, training, strategic planning, and other HR functions.
• Note that the responsibilities listed above may not encompass all tasks.

What We Require

• 1 year of professional experience in Human Resources strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in managing an HRIS system, specifically UKG Pro, is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding a high level of integrity.

Operational Details

• This position is located at Scion’s corporate headquarters in Chicago.
• This position is on-site, 5 days in office
• Standard working hours are during daytime business hours, with flexibility available during peak times.

Your Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations where the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training, and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR 

Summary

The Scion Group is the leader in student living, and we’re seeking an experienced Benefits & Workers Comp Administrator to join our Total Rewards team in delivering exceptional benefits and leave programs for our team members. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic, hands-on professional who can partner effectively with stakeholders and provide expert guidance on all aspects of benefits, workers comp and leaves. The Benefits Administrator reports to the Sr Director Total Rewards. This is a five-day-per-week in-office opportunity.                 

Responsibilities

Employee Benefits & Retirement Plans

• Administer the design, administration, and evaluation of Scion’s employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA, workers compensation, etc.) to ensure they align with company objectives and meet employee needs.
• Serve as technical lead for UKG Benefits Admin/PlanSource, carrier feeds, and vendor systems—troubleshooting issues and driving resolution.
• Partner cross-functionally and with Scion’s benefits broker and plan providers to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient program delivery.
• Lead the annual benefits processes, including open enrollment, plan renewals, employee communications, wellness initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day benefits operations with precision and urgency.
• Analyze program utilization and costs to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Administer Scion’s 401(k) retirement plan, ensuring compliance, oversight of operations, and participant education.
• Administer workers compensation ensuring compliance by state, paying invoices and validating accurate workers comp codes by state by job in HRIS.
• Resolve all benefit related tickets within 24 hours.

Leave of Absence Programs

• Administer all leave programs including FMLA, ADA, parental leave, short- and long-term disability, and other statutory or company-sponsored leaves.
• Partner with the business to ensure consistent and compliant leave practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local leave laws, updating policies and processes as needed.
• Support employees and managers throughout the leave process, including benefit coordination and return-to-work planning.

Compliance & Policy Development

• Ensure benefits and leave programs comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Create and maintain clear policies, procedures, and communications that support benefits and leave administration.
• Provide training and guidance to HR team members and leaders on benefits and leave topics.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and practices accordingly.
• Ensure adherence to COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, and ACA requirements.
• Ensure preparation of benefit regulatory requirement files and submit timely.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support compliance reporting.
• Collaborate with HRIS to ensure system accuracy and eligibility logic.
• Partners with vendors to resolve issues and maintain plan integrity.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing benefits design, administration, and compliance at a national scale, including retirement plan and worker’s compensation management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience overseeing leave of absence programs.
• Prior experience with UKG Pro Benefits Administration/PlanSource, preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience pulling, analyzing, and visualizing data from UKG BI or similar platforms.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, and ACA requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

Your Opportunity

Scion is seeking a motivated Human Resources Intern to support a variety of HR functions, including pre-hire and onboarding activities, payroll and HRIS data support, compliance documentation, company policies, and employee engagement initiatives. The HR Intern is a detail-oriented, organized individual eager to learn in a fast-paced, corporate environment. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and a strong customer-service mindset. The position may also involve general administrative and clerical support to assist with day-to-day office operations and HR projects. This is an in-office, temporary internship opportunity based at our Chicago headquarters and is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in human resources.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-hire and onboarding activities across the portfolio, gaining exposure to the full hiring lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of offer letters, background checks, and drug screen scheduling; help track progress and communicate updates to hiring managers under supervision.
• Serve as a first-line support resource by directing corporate and property staff HR questions to the appropriate team members.
• Learn and develop a working knowledge of UKG Pro, Greenhouse Recruiting, and Greenhouse Onboarding, by assisting with new hire onboarding, benefits administration, and employee data changes.
• Gain foundational knowledge of employment laws and HR & TA compliance through training, shadowing, and guided application in daily tasks.
• Help update and maintain staffing changes in UKG Pro and internal HR & TA tracking tools, ensuring accurate records and timely communication.
• Build interpersonal and professional communication skills while collaborating with team members and supporting HR initiatives.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to help resolve employee-related questions and support positive workplace operations.
• Assist with maintaining electronic personnel files to support organization and compliance standards.
• Support the handling, tracking, and follow‑up of HR & TA mail and correspondence.
• Help compile and update reports related to HR & TA activity and ongoing projects.
• Contribute ideas and observe best practices related to HR & TA processes, policies, training, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop strong working relationships across departments while learning how HR & TA partners with the broader organization.

What We Require

• Experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality with sensitive business and personal information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Operational Details

• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.
• Position is located on-site 5 days a week at our corporate office in Chicago. 
• This is a intern position with an expected employment term of 4-8 weeks. 

* This is a paid internship, pay rate is $25/hr. 

Your Opportunity

Scion is paving a path in student living, and we’re seeking a detail-oriented HRIS Analyst to join our team. This role will serve as the primary administrator for our UKG platform, ensuring system integrity, data accuracy, and optimal performance across HR processes.

The HRIS Analyst will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the organization’s HR systems, supporting system configurations, reporting, and user experience. This position partners closely with HR, Payroll, and IT to streamline workflows, support system enhancements, and ensure the HRIS effectively supports business operations.

This role requires a high level of confidentiality, strong analytical skills, and a service-oriented mindset.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for the UKG HRIS, managing system functionality, user access, and ongoing system maintenance.
• Configure and maintain system workflows, business rules, security roles, and organizational structures within UKG.
• Troubleshoot HRIS issues and provide end-user support and guidance to employees and managers.
• Monitor the Total Rewards inbox for UKG-related system requests or troubleshooting needs.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute HRIS reports, dashboards, and analytics to support HR and business leadership.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and IT to optimize system processes and improve operational workflows.
• Lead system upgrades, patches, testing, and implementation of new UKG features or modules.
• Strong technical and back-end expertise within UKG, with the ability to support and enhance system functionality
• Maintain electronic employee records to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Generate and distribute reports related to staffing changes, payroll updates, and workforce metrics.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements within UKG and other HR technologies.
• Build and optimize UKG analytics, reports, and dashboards for HR and key stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and implement new features and enhancements within the UKG platform.
• Maintain a deep understanding of UKG system architecture and back-end processes resulting in ongoing system integrity.
• Review and interpret UKG release updates, with the ability to recommend and implement new features and functionality.
• Utilize a strong analytical mindset to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of system performance and continuous improvement.
• Utilize problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving system gaps.
• Utilize strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with HRIS and business stakeholders.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of HRIS administration or HR systems experience, preferably with UKG.
• Experience supporting HRIS configurations, reporting, and system troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience developing HR reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide high-quality user support.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with HR data.
• Experience with ClickUp is a plus.
• Proven experience troubleshooting system issues and performing data cleanup to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Hands on experience building and optimizing UKG analytics, reports, and dashboards
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with internal teams
• Ability to take ownership of system performance and continuous improvement

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours, with flexibility during peak periods or system implementations.

Your Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Parental Leave
• Learning reimbursement opportunities
• Pet insurance  

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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Your Opportunity

Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join us in executing our vision. This position plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive work environment by mitigating employee conflict, promoting compliance, and ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees. 

The Employee Relations Specialist role is a reliable, organized individual that excels with high volume in an agile, corporate environment. This role demands confidentiality, integrity, and strong initiative. This is an in-office opportunity, based at our Chicago headquarters. For FLSA purposes, this position is exempt.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned portfolios, addressing employee inquiries and providing frontline support on HR-related matters.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees and managers on employee relations issues, performance improvement strategies, and HR policies, escalating complex matters when appropriate.
• Conduct thorough, impartial, and timely investigations into employee complaints, including allegations of harassment, workplace disputes, and policy violations, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and mediate discussions between employees and leadership to foster effective communication and maintain a positive work environment.
• Provide coaching and support to managers on employee relations best practices, including conflict management, disciplinary procedures, and performance coaching.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential records of employee relations matters in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings such as unemployment hearings and EEOC investigations; collaborate with legal counsel to prepare documentation and support case strategy.
• Analyze employee relations data and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend proactive solutions.
• Stay current on employment law, HR best practices, and trends specific to student housing, ensuring a compliant, inclusive, and service-oriented workplace culture.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relative field and minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a professional Human Resources function.
• At least 2 years of practical employee relations experience including coaching and counseling management on a variety of employee relations matters, developing disciplinary and performance improvement related plans, and guiding management through addressing sensitive and difficult discussions with their direct reports.
• Proven ability to conduct impartial investigations and manage sensitive employee issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations or property management environments strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain HR policies clearly to a diverse audience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems; experience with UKG Pro preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities—especially during acquisition and turnover periods.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and a high level of integrity.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Operational Details

• Job location is based at Scion’s Chicago corporate headquarters.
• Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours, with flexibility during peak times.

Your Benefits

• FLSA Status Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Learning Reimbursement opportunities
• Pet insurance

The base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000-$70,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.   

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.