Executive HR Director (Public Sector) – Hybrid

Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Deferred compensation

Paid time off

Job summary

Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead all HR functions, including policy administration, recruitment, compensation, and employee relations. The role requires strategic guidance to judges and court administrators, ensuring lawful and equitable personnel practices across the organization.

The position offers executive leadership responsibilities, a comprehensive benefits package, and the possibility of limited hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with at least 10 years of HR experience.
• Minimum 7 years in a leadership role within a large, complex organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of HR systems.
• Knowledge of prevailing employment law and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy and operations for the Illinois Courts.
• Oversee classification and compensation, recruitment, hiring, and performance management.
• Advise judges and managers on employee relations and compliance.
• Develop HR metrics and workforce analytics to support planning and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HR systems

Employee relations

Workforce analytics

Investigations

Education

Master's degree in related field

Juris doctor degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead all HR functions, including policy administration, recruitment, compensation, and employee relations. The role requires strategic guidance to judges and court administrators, ensuring lawful and equitable personnel practices across the organization.

The position offers executive leadership responsibilities, a comprehensive benefits package, and the possibility of limited hybrid work.