Village of Downers Grove, Assistant Director of Human Resources
ILCMA
- Downers Grove, IL
- $87,707-105,248 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assists the HR Director in planning, coordinating, and directing the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources Department.
- Administers the Village's health and voluntary benefit programs. Educates eligible members on benefit options. Partners with the health insurance broker to implement
- Collaborates with department managers to execute the recruitment cycle: prerecruitment planning, sourcing, applicant evaluation, interview, selection recommendations, and hiring. Develops recruitment strategies to expand and attract the Village's applicant pool.
- Partners with the Human Resources Director to arrange training opportunities.
- Ensures compliance with changing federal, state, and local laws or regulations. Submits necessary reporting.
- Assists the Director in providing guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including employee relations, performance management, and
- Other duties as assigned
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, benefits administration, and
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently, meet deadlines, handle confidential information, and demonstrate effective
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to show empathy.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, public/business administration, or related field, with at least five years of progressive experience in human resources management, preferably in a local government setting. A Master's degree is a plus. A combination of education and experience, which produces the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is also acceptable.This is a full-time, exempt position. Familiarity with Munis is highly desirable. A SHRM or PSHRA certification is a plus.
Salary and Benefits: $87,707 - $105,248, with a starting salary dependent on qualifications.
The Village provides an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
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The Village of Downers Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information or assistance, please contact the Human Resource Department at (630) 434-5500.