HR Generalist – Public Sector, Growth & Benefits

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 59,883 - 72,883; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Organization Membership

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation options

Job summary

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team in Wheaton, IL. The role focuses on recruitment, compensation analysis, employee relations, research, and HRIS administration to support our employees and policies.

You will collaborate with the HR team to guide personnel policies, employment laws, and recruitment, while also contributing to training and development initiatives that elevate public service HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 1-3 years in administrative role
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• Strong knowledge of HR terminology and regulations (federal, state, local)
• Experience with compensation structures and salary survey data
• Proficient with MS Office, HRIS, and ATS systems

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities and candidate screening
• Conduct compensation analysis and salary benchmarking
• Manage employee relations and policy guidance
• Assist HR projects, training, and development initiatives
• Maintain HR data integrity in HRIS and ATS systems

Skills

HR knowledge

Data interpretation

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

HRIS

ATS

Job description

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our HR team in Wheaton, IL. The role focuses on recruitment, compensation analysis, employee relations, research, and HRIS administration to support our employees and policies.

You will collaborate with the HR team to guide personnel policies, employment laws, and recruitment, while also contributing to training and development initiatives that elevate public service HR practices.