HR Generalist

Cook County State's Attorney Office; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County State's Attorney Office is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support benefits, leave reviews, policy updates, investigations, and data management. You will interact with executives, coordinate with HR leadership, and help maintain compliance and internal communications.

Under the Director of Human Resources, this role focuses on leave review, policy interpretation, and data-driven HR decisions while supporting onboarding and routine correspondence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years in a Human Resources role.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, reviewing paperwork and leave determinations.
• High level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Review leave submissions (FMLA, ADA, VESSA) for eligibility decisions.
• Interpret policies and suggest procedural improvements.
• Interview complainants and witnesses in HR investigations.
• Report findings to Executive Level staff with recommendations.
• Maintain HR data for compensation, training, recruitment, etc.
• Prepare salary surveys and internal communications on compensation and benefits.
• Ensure forms and policy handbook are current and compliant.
• Support updating and maintaining Company Policy Handbook.
• Handle routine HR correspondence and inquiries.
• Provide orientation to new location team members.
• Assist HR leadership with projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

FMLA knowledge

HR policies

MS Office

Multitasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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We're committed to creating a safer, stronger Cook County. That means approaching every case with integrity, demanding accountability, and increasing our presence in the community. Our success is not measured convictions. We believe in doing what's right - fighting for the best, fairest outcomes, whatever form that takes. It's our responsibility to address the historic inequities in our justice system. Everyone deserves a fair shot at justice, regardless of their zip code, paycheck, or the color of their skin.

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will be an integral part of the human resources leadership team. The HRG will be responsible for or assist with a multitude of projects, including on-boarding, regulatory leave request review, unemployment and other duties as assigned. The HRG will also investigate general workplace complaints that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the EEO Office. The goal is to ensure the HR department’s operations run smoothly and effectively, to deliver maximum value to the organization as a whole.

Working Environment: Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to complete a comprehensive review of leave submissions, including VESSA, FMLA, and ADA for leave and accommodation determination and recommendation
• Ability to review and interpret current policies and procedures, as well as make suggestions to improve policies and procedures
• Interview complainants and witnesses identified in Human Resources complaints
• Report on the findings of investigations to Executive Level staff and make appropriate recommendations
• Collects and maintains HR data related to compensation, training, recruitment, etc. to help make recommendations for improvement
• Prepare salary surveys
• Prepare internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies
• Review HR and employee related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant, and all company related entities are using current and consistent forms, and make recommendations to HR Analyst for updates
• Assist with updating and maintaining Company Policy Handbook
• Responsible for routine HR correspondence
• Handle all duties related to building inquiries/concerns
• Provide orientation to new location team members
• Assist HR leadership with projects and assignments as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2-3 years in a Human Resources role.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, with 2-3yrs of experience in reviewing paperwork, communicating with a medical provider and making determinations on leave eligibility
• High level of knowledge of all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with upper-level management and executive team members

Preferred:

• 3-5 years in a Human Resources Generalist role, or equivalent
• Experience with Human Resources complaint investigations
• 1-3 years working on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) submissions
• Work in the public sector
• Work with executive level staff

EEO Message: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.