Tuition Reimbursement Jobs in Chicago, IL

Entry‑level Coordinators earn $45,000–$60,000, mid‑level Specialists $60,000–$80,000, and senior Program Managers $80,000–$110,000. Large tech firms and financial services often pay the upper end of these ranges.

Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Cornerstone OnDemand, plus data analysis in Excel or Power BI. Knowledge of tax regulations and reimbursement compliance is critical. Certifications like SHRM‑CP, HRCI PHR, or Learning & Performance Institute credentials add strong credibility.

Approximately 65% of Tuition Reimbursement roles are hybrid or fully remote, especially in tech, consulting, and financial services. Companies such as Salesforce, Microsoft, and Amazon routinely offer remote arrangements.

Typical progression: Coordinator → Learning & Development Specialist → Education Program Manager → Director of Learning & Development → HR Business Partner. Each step adds strategic influence, budgeting authority, and leadership responsibility.

Key trends include increased corporate learning budgets, the shift to microlearning and AI‑driven personalized pathways, tighter integration of tuition reimbursement into LMS platforms, growing emphasis on learning analytics, and a heightened focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion training.