The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on organizational culture employee engagement and strategic workforce planning.
As a trusted advisor to leadership youll play a key role in shaping the employee experience from recruitment and performance management to compliance and training. This is a chance to combine your HR expertise with mission-driven work that supports the people who protect and enhance DuPage Countys natural areas.
What Youll Do
- Partner with managers and staff on employee relations performance and workplace culture.
- Lead recruitment strategies conduct interviews and support onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Develop and recommend competitive compensation strategies using internal and market data.
- Review and maintain job descriptions ensuring compliance with FLSA EEO and other regulatory requirements.
- Design and facilitate training programs aligned with organizational goals.
- Provide input on HR policies procedures and best practices in areas such as talent management employee relations compensation and compliance.
- Analyze HR data and create reports to inform decision-making and improve processes.
- Step in for the Chief Human Resources Officer when needed.
- Mentor HR team members and contribute to department leadership and planning.
What Youll Need
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management Public or Business Administration or related field; 4-6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
- Valid Drivers License in good standing.
- Proficiency in talent management strategies employment laws and training methodologies.
- Skilled in designing and delivering impactful training programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Adobe HRIS applications and related computer software.
- Familiar with performance management compliance reporting enforcement of policies/practices and employee relations.
- Experience in job evaluations job content analysis and job description development.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- In-depth understanding of compensation structures salary survey methodologies and data interpretation for decision-making.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all employee and organizational information.
- Ability to analyze situations identify issues and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.
- Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and data.
Schedule Pay & Benefits
- Office hours are 8:00 am 4:30 pm. The position is exempt which may require the completion of responsibilities beyond office hours.
- Starting at $per year.
- We offer an outstanding and affordable benefit package including medical pension program and more. To find out more visit our website.
Why Join Our Team
- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to conservation recreation and community engagement.
- Work in a supportive collaborative environment where your expertise makes a real impact.
- Shape initiatives that improve the employee experience and strengthen organizational culture.
Apply Today
Follow the link to apply directly and be considered for the position.
Additional information about the position and job duties can be found in the attached job description or on our website.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect integrity teamwork and excellence. Our organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Senior IC