Assistant Director of Human Resources

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 161,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seeks an Assistant Director of Human Resources Recruitment to lead talent strategies, oversee recruitment operations, and align workforce planning with district goals. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the role focuses on policy implementation, vendor management, and building a diverse, capable workforce in a large public agency.

Starting salary listed at $160,636.06 with planned increases through a multi-step TAM 20 pay

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Director of Human Resources, assists in the management of the human resources programs of the District.

Job description

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Assistant Director of Human Resources Recruitment #26-20001791-002 Date Opened: 7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM Close Date: 7/24/2026 11:59:00 PM Job Type: Original Entrance

Salary

Starting Annual Salary (TAM 20): $160,636.06

Salary/Pay Plans The salary listed above is Step 1 in a structured pay plan. At 6 months of employment with the District, the salary will increase to Step 2: $171,000.70. At 18 months, the salary will increase to Step 3: $181,364.30. There are 9 total steps for TAM 20 of the pay plan (view full pay plan). These increases are based on service time in the job classification and require a 'Meets Standard' performance rating.

Duties

Under direction of the Director of Human Resources, assists in the management of the human resources programs of the District.