HR GENERALIST - DHR

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city administration as an HR Generalist, where you'll play a vital role in supporting human resource programs and services. This position offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, coordinating essential HR initiatives like workplace safety and reasonable accommodations. You will collaborate with various departments, ensuring compliance with policies while enhancing employee support. If you are passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and have a background in human resources, this role is perfect for you to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required.
• One year of HR experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Citywide HR Programs and provide support to HR staff.
• Research and recommend accommodations for employees.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Job description

HR GENERALIST - DHR

Job Number:

410212

Department of Human Resources

Number of Positions: 1

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 03/25/2024

Under general supervision, provides professional Human Resource (HR) services and support to professional HR staff within the Department of Human Resources (DHR) for the development, implementation, and delivery of human resource programs, services, and activities, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Coordinate the administration of Citywide HR Programs (e.g., Violence in the Workplace, Sexual Harassment, Reasonable Accommodation).
2. Work with the Disability Officer in providing information to and interpreting the City’s Reasonable Accommodation (RA) policies to employees.
3. Receive and review requests for accommodations, including medical documentation, to ensure program requirements are met.
4. Meet with employees to discuss the RA and reassignment program.
5. Conduct job reassignment searches as part of the reasonable accommodation process.
6. Coordinate the acquisition of furniture and equipment needed to fulfill reasonable accommodation requests.
7. Research and identify possible accommodations that will comply with employees' medical restrictions and make recommendations to the Disability Officer.
8. Act as a resource with operating departments on various HR/personnel policies, procedures, standards, and regulations, and laws.
9. Work with DHR staff on various special projects and assignments requiring the application of research, analytical, and writing skills.
10. Maintain and update human resource documents, such as departmental organizational charts, forms, and HR policy documents.

Days: Monday – Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a directly related field, plus one year of human resources experience.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: The City of Chicago has adopted ordinances providing a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.