Strategic HR Leader for Talent, Benefits & Compliance

Niles Parks; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Parks is seeking a Human Resources Manager to plan, administer, and oversee the District's HR and risk management functions, providing leadership in recruitment and retention, benefits administration, compensation, payroll, policy development, training, risk management, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and compliance with applicable laws.

Expected Starting Salary: $75,000–$90,000 with generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, public administration, risk management, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software (Paylocity preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee all Human Resources functions for the District.
• Develop, interpret, and administer personnel policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidential employee records and personnel files.
• Advise supervisors and department managers on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employment issues.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate legal matters involving employment issues with legal counsel and outside consultants.
• Lead all recruitment efforts for full‑time positions, including advertising vacancies, screening applicants, interviewing candidates, conducting reference checks, and making hiring recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Employee relations

Confidentiality

Project management

Analytical/problem-solving

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public Administration/Risk Management

Tools

HRIS & payroll software (Paylocity)

Job description

Niles Parks is seeking a Human Resources Manager to plan, administer, and oversee the District's HR and risk management functions, providing leadership in recruitment and retention, benefits administration, compensation, payroll, policy development, training, risk management, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and compliance with applicable laws.

Expected Starting Salary: $75,000–$90,000 with generous benefits package.