Sr. Human Resources Specialist

City of Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Health Savings Accounts

Other Voluntary Benefits

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

City of Kankakee is seeking an HR professional to handle core employee transactions and support initiatives across Payroll, Accounting, and Paycor HRIS. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize HR processes and maintain confidentiality.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 3–5 years in HR, and preferred PHR/SHRM-CP certification. You will work onsite with a focus on compliance, reporting, and employee services.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or related field required.
• PHR or SHRM CP certification preferred.
• Three to five years of related HR experience (benefits/compensation, HRIS, employee relations, recruitment, etc.).
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe.
• HRIS proficiency with Paycor, ADP, Paycom or Kronos is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a liaison to HR functions including compensation, recruitment and retention; onboarding, employee relations, labor relations and training.
• Build relationships across entities to foster communication and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; inform management on HR trends.
• Respond to employee inquiries and help resolve issues.
• Assist in annual performance management administration.
• Assist with workers' comp and FMLA/leave compliance programs.

Conocimientos

HRIS

Payroll coordination

Employee relations

Recruitment

Confidentiality

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

PHR or SHRM-CP Certification preferred

Herramientas

Paycor

ADP

Paycom

Kronos

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Descripción del empleo

Location: 304 S. Indiana Avenue, Kankakee, IL 60901 Reports to: Executive Director of Human Resources

Date Posted: November 3, 2026 Salary Range: $60,000 - $68,000

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General Purpose:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Human Resources, responsible for providing efficient and accurate core employee transactions in all functional area of human resources. Provides expertise and support for projects related to ongoing HR process improvements. Works cross-functionally with Payroll, Accounting and Paycor HRIS and a variety of other business partners and departments. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison to the human resource functions including, but not limited to, compensation, recruitment and retention; employee onboarding, employee relations, labor relations and training and development.
• Builds strong relationships across entities to foster good communications and transparency as appropriate.
• Supports the execution of human resources activities in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Informs management personnel and/or employees on trends and current developments in human resources, as appropriate.
• Responds to employee inquiries and help resolve issues.
• Assists in the administration of annual performance management program.
• Assist in the administration of employee workers comp and leaves of absence compliance programs.
• Works closely with Payroll staff to insure accurate processing of new hires, status changes, and termination records.
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage employee separations and applicable offboarding activities including exit interviews.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and security of records including specialized human resources databases, computer software systems, and filing systems.
• Initiates, maintains and updates employee files and other relevant information in HR systems.
• Compiles, analyzes, and generates customized reports for departmental and administrative sources.
• Support employees and managers with routine, day-to-day HR questions, communications and inquiries, refers sensitive matters to the Executive Director.
• Complies with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Facilitates the internal and external recruitment process by coordinating, internal job postings, external advertising.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, business or related field required. PHR or SHRM CP Certification Preferred. Three (3) to Five (5) years of related experience in the human resources field (e.g. benefits and compensation, HRIS, employee relations, recruitment, etc.).

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduate work in Human Resource Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related education and training and human resources work experience that provides extensive knowledge of fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.

Other requirements:

Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe. Proficiency with HRIS, preferably Paycor, ADP, Paycom or Kronos. Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information. Excellent customer service skills and business acumen.

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Health Savings Accounts, Other Voluntary Benefits, Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Days (as applicable), Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Employee Assistance Program.

EOE