Anticipated Director of Human Resources

Applitrack; Illinois; On-site; USD 107,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS contributions

Vacation days

Sick days

Professional development

Travel stipend

Wellness program

Job summary

Cook County School District 130 seeks an experienced, collaborative leader to serve as Director of Human Resources. You will lead recruitment, talent management, employee relations, and personnel operations across a diverse K-8 district, working with the Assistant Superintendent to attract and retain top staff while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Reporting to district leadership, you will guide strategic HR initiatives, oversee records, and partner with administrators to shape a

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement.
• Minimum of five years of administrative or central office leadership experience in a school district of comparable size.
• Experience as a principal, director, coordinator, or similar leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of human resources practices, labor relations, collective bargaining, and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Lead districtwide recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee employee personnel records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support employee relations by assisting with investigations, grievances, complaints, and conflict resolution.
• Participate in collective bargaining and contract administration.
• Monitor educator licensure and employment compliance requirements.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and employment records.
• Partner with district and building administrators to provide strategic human resources guidance.
• Coordinate university partnerships and student teacher placements.
• Foster positive communication and collaborative relationships with employees, administrators, families, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

HR knowledge

Labor relations

Discretion

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement

Job description

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Openings as of 10/7/2026

Director of Human Resources JobID: 2028

• Position Type: Administration - HR/ Director
• Date Posted: 7/13/2026
• Location: District Office
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

Job Summary:

Cook County School District 130 is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented leader to serve as our next Director of Human Resources. This position offers an opportunity to shape the employee experience by leading recruitment, talent management, employee relations, and personnel operations in a diverse K-8 school district committed to student success. Working closely with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, the Director of Human Resources plays a key role in attracting and retaining exceptional employees while ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws and supporting a positive workplace culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead districtwide recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Oversee employee personnel records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support employee relations by assisting with investigations, grievances, complaints, and conflict resolution.
• Participate in collective bargaining and contract administration.
• Monitor educator licensure and employment compliance requirements.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and employment records.
• Partner with district and building administrators to provide strategic human resources guidance.
• Coordinate university partnerships and student teacher placements.
• Foster positive communication and collaborative relationships with employees, administrators, families, and community partners.

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License with a General Administrative or Principal Endorsement.
• Minimum of five years of successful administrative or central office leadership experience in a school district of comparable size.
• Experience as a principal, director, coordinator, or similar leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of human resources practices, labor relations, collective bargaining, and employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, solve complex personnel issues, and lead with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Competitive salary: $106,500 – $116,500, commensurate with experience.
• District-paid TRS contributions.
• 30 vacation days and 15 sick days annually.
• Administrator Academy tuition and professional development support.
• $2,000 annual travel stipend.
• Employee wellness program and EAP access.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, 12-month position (July 1 – June 30)
• Standard hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Attendance at all Board of Education meetings required
• Occasional evening and weekend responsibilities

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 12:23:13 AM CST.

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