Public Safety HR Leader – Assistant Director

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director - Human Resources in the Office of Public Safety Administration. The role leads an operational division, oversees staffing, payroll, and compliance, and guides policy implementation across departments.

Candidates must have substantial supervisory experience and progressive leadership in human resources, payroll, and operations. The position is based at Public Safety Headquarters with standard hours and a Monday–Friday workweek.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of experience related to the responsibilities of the position, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role.
• Associate’s degree in a related field with seven (7) years of related work, including two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with five (5) years of related work, including two (2) years in a supervisory role.
• Master’s degree or higher in a related field with four (4) years of related work, including two (2) years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct staff within OPSA; supervise sworn and civil personnel.
• Oversee daily operations, assign work, monitor performance, and conduct evaluations.
• Develop strategic plans and implement changes to staffing and processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Provide guidance on personnel, payroll, and labor-related matters in line with regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and briefings for leadership.
• Coordinate with departments and external partners on collaborative projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Staff leadership

Policy compliance

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

City of Chicago is seeking an Assistant Director - Human Resources in the Office of Public Safety Administration. The role leads an operational division, oversees staffing, payroll, and compliance, and guides policy implementation across departments.

Candidates must have substantial supervisory experience and progressive leadership in human resources, payroll, and operations. The position is based at Public Safety Headquarters with standard hours and a Monday–Friday workweek.