Hybrid Federal Work Study Student: HR Clerk chez Misericordia Heart of Mercy

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

 Misericordia is hiring Loyola & Arrupe Student who are currently enrolled in the federal work study (FWS) program.

Please see below for the job description for the FWS HR Clerk 

Assist HR staff with assigned tasks as needed. 

The job duration: August 25,2025 through May 2, 2026 with opportunity for continued employment after the work study program ends as a Misericordia employee not under federal work study.

 RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The HR clerk will work with different members of the HR team to assist in HR functions based on needs of the organization. Responsibilities include filing, data entry, assistance with special events, staff development and other functions.

Pay rate is $18.75 per hour

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must have FWS grant
• Must be available to work during Human Resource Business Hours
• Must have HS Diploma and current student at Loyola/ Arrupe College
• Preferred interest or course of study in related field.
• Must have strong computer and data entry skills
• Self-starter with ability to follow direction and meet deadlines 
• Must be able to work within the HR/Staff development business of 8am-4pm Monday through Friday
• Students must be 18 years old. The minimum for hours per week is 5 and the   maximum is 19.5 hours. 
• We prefer a full academic year commitment but are open to a minimum commitment of one semester.
• Must be able to work between the hours of 8am-4pm Monday-Friday
• Currently enrolled in Loyola University – FWS recipient
• Must successfully complete Misericordia’s Auxiliary Training Class, which a is paid training.

Benefits:

Referral Bonus, Training and Professional Development opportunities, Recognition and Appreciation Initiatives, Access to Fitness Room/Pool

Paid sick leave and paid leave pursuant to the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.