SSD - Deputy Director of Human Resources

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois seeks a Deputy Director of Human Resources to lead the HR division within Administration. You will handle labor relations, hiring, benefits administration, and compliance with policies and laws, reporting to the Director.

The role requires a Bachelor's and preferably a Master's in HR or 3+ years HR experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. Travel to different offices for meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Master's Degree in Human Resources or 3 years HR experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, TEAMS; capable of creating and maintaining spreadsheets; 45 WPM.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact for labor relations including grievances and arbitration.
• Manage hiring and promotion processes: job descriptions, postings, interviews, tests, eligibility.
• Prepare required reports: master bid list, seniority, demographic, union.
• Implement HR strategies compliant with policies and legal standards.
• Oversee disciplinary actions and HR initiatives; supervise HR staff.
• Coordinate ADA accommodations with supervisors and arrange meetings.
• Administer employee benefits including FMLA and other leave requests.
• Compile and type letters on personnel matters; perform other duties.

Skills

Leadership

HR policies

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

TEAMS

Typing 45 WPM

Confidentiality

Labor relations

HR data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in HR preferred

3+ years HR experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

TEAMS

Job description

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Job Title: Deputy Director of Human Resources Division: Administration Grade: 22 (Non-Union)

$123,683 Reports to: Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Point of contact for all aspects of labor relations, including grievances, arbitration, and collective bargaining.
• Manages all aspects of the hiring and promotion process including, job description development, job postings, interviews, skills tests, and employee eligibility verification.
• Prepare reports as required including Master bid list, seniority list, demographic lists, and union reports.
• Implement HR strategies and adherence to internal policies and legal standards.
• Handle violations invoking disciplinary action when needed.
• Supervise HR personnel and oversee all HR initiatives.
• Coordinate with supervisors in the facilitation of ADA Accommodations requested by staff members, including scheduling meetings, procuring special equipment, and communicating management responses.
• Serve as administrator of all employee benefits including FMLA, disability, and other leave requests.
• Compiles and types letters relating to personnel matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
• Master's Degree in Human Resources or three years of experience in Human Resources preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Human Resources best practices and management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and TEAMS. Must be able to create and maintain spreadsheets. Minimum typing skills of 45 WPM are required.
• Detail-oriented and sensitive to issues relating to confidential information.
• Ability to work as an effective leader.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Organizational skills are required to maintain and update employee files.
• Knowledge of HR systems, databases, and labor laws.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform under pressure or despite opposition.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks in strict timelines.
• Ability to communicate and work with staff, the public, unions, and defendants/probationers.
• Must have the ability to travel to different offices for meetings, staffing, etc. The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. Furthermore, they are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's regular line of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen
• Ability to ambulate in the office
• Ability to twist to reach equipment, supplies, or desk items
• Strength to lift files and packages up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to use a multi-line telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.

The OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.