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Director Of Human Resources - Chicago, United States - Cooks County Government
Description
OVERVIEW
The Bureau of Human Resources seeks a Director of Human Resources to support
the Chief Human Resources Officer to plan, develop and implement programs for
the improvement of personnel effectiveness as it pertains to maintenance and
management of divisions in the Human Resources Department under the Director's
jurisdiction.
Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to parcipate in a strong tradion
of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly
45% of Illinois' populaon. Cook County Government provides a range of vital
services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the
region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is
commited to empowering its employees to bring our constuents the best that
public service has to offer.
WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?
In addion to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for
career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in
the public sphere, including:
Top Tier Medical Benefits:
Medical Plans, Prescripon Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Addional voluntary benefit plans
Flexible Teleworking Opons Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacaon days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick
leave)
Pension Plan Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending
Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking,
PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensaon and Educaon Tuion Spend
Health/Wellness Perks:
Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connecons wellness program.
Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page. For benefits quesons contact
Risk Management at or email
SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY:
Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs o 2nd largest county in America o Larger than 27 states
Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades. o Nearly 80% unionized workforce o 15 unions represented
o 63 separate collecve bargaining agreements
Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducng elecons in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalies.
LOCATION:
Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area
has an astounding number of cultural foundaons, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps
away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping In addion, Chicago is serviced
by mulple bus and train lines for public transportaon from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plenful, public parking
garages for motorist, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclist.
ROLE SUMMARY
Under the direcon of the Bureau Chief of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources directs the operations and manages day to day functions of divisions in the Human Resources Department with a specific
concentration in employee administration. The divisions under the jurisdiction of the Director include EEO, HRIS, Leave
Management, Personnel Services, Training and Development and Workforce Strategy. Coordinates the efforts of
managers and consults regularly and in a confidential manner with the Chief Human Resources Officer to formulate
policy and review and evaluate staff efforts. Plans, proposes and develops projects and programs particular to areas
under the Director's jurisdiction. Assumes primary responsibility for special projects and assignments as necessary as
well as oversight of the Bureau's public service counter and public facing activities. Represents the Bureau and/or the
Chief Human Resources Officer in meetings with elected and administrative officials to discuss hiring and other
personnel related matters. Finalizes and signs off on a variety of personnel actions requiring the Bureau's approval and
apprises the Chief Human Resources Officer of matters requiring his/her/their attention.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Oversees Human Resources Bureau functions related to the central administration of matters such as wage and salary
administration, job classification and compensation, and recruitment and selection. Assists the Chief Human Resources
Officer as needed in areas related to training and career development; human relations; EEO; employee health
screening; leave management; employment processing and drug testing.
Troubleshoots a wide variety of day-to-day issues, problems and concerns which may arise, requiring direct and
immediate intervention by the Director; this often includes contacting high-ranking personnel within elected and other
offices of the County in order to resolve matters related to employee rights and benefits, salary adjustments, return to
work and/or job placement.
Helps ensure that the centralized aspects of County personnel administration are properly and effectively coordinated
to meet various departmental needs; provides an effective forum for discussing issues of mutual concern with outside
agencies and offices.
Reviews the effectiveness of County personnel policies and procedures and recommends innovative changes.
Ensures compliance with recognized County, rules and regulations pertaining to terms of employment; evaluates
Human Resources policies work related problems that adversely affect employee morale and productivity.
Assists in the coordination of the Human Resources Bureau's activities with other agencies and bureaus, as needed, in
related aspects of hiring and employment, wage and salary administration, position classification, and payroll
management. Processes and authorizes various personnel actions such as hires, promotions, employee placement, and
budgetary line-item changes such as reclasses, subject to the President's and/or the Chief Human Resources Officer's
approval.
Assists the Chief Human Resources Officer in formulating goals and objectives to be met in divisions within the
Director's jurisdiction, developing timetables, and responding to special needs and concerns. Assists in meeting various
compliance goals and timetables of the Shakman Relief Order or the County's Employment Plan.
Conducts research and analysis of County trends including review of reports and metrics from the County's HRIS and
talent management systems.
Ensures that departments have the necessary resources to perform their duties and fulfill all expectations.
Monitors and identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent
management that align with the County's Employment Plan.
Delegates duties and responsibilities as necessary to enhance the orderly operation of the Human Resources
Department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilies
Knowledge of human resources administration and personnel management, particularly within the context of a large
municipal governmental setting.
Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, regulations and ordinances governing employment in the public sector
and the relationship between employer and employee.
Ability to articulate clearly and effectively the terms and conditions of employment in Cook County Government. Ability
to interpret official policy relative to the above and explain it to others.
Skill in the management of a large and highly specialized human resources staff; ability to coordinate diversified efforts
related to job classification and compensation; examinations and selection; screening, testing and processing of
employees.
Ability to interact effectively in coordinating human resources (personnel administration) issues with related agencies,
such as Workers Compensation, Risk Management and Safety.
Ability to plan, organize and administer policy changes, programs and new initiatives relative to the areas of personnel
management; skill in researching new and existing policies and practices in the field and formulating policy
recommendations, reports and papers for the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Understanding of the budgetary aspects of organizing, developing, training, classifying and compensating the work
force.
Skill and judgment of a high order in handling confidential matters requiring executive decision making and the ability
to recommend and provide input relative to changes in policy.
Knowledge of industry trends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduaon from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree PLUS a minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity OR, an equivalent combinaon of professional work experience, training and educaon.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in human resources, business, public administraon, sociology, polical science or labor relaons OR, Juris Doctor degree.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary Work
Sedentary Work involves exerng up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to li, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
The dues listed are not set forth for purposes of liming the assignment of work.
They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many dues normally to be performed under a job tle or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
EMPLOYMENT TERMS
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel Rules, this posion is exempt from the County's career service rules, is at-will and polical reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action.
As an employee in a Shakman Exempt Posion, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.
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