HR Director

Job Description

The Director of Human Resources provides executive-level leadership and guidance to the organization’s HR operations. The director is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resources policies, procedures, and best practices, and identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with executive leadership to define the organization’s long-term mission and goals; identifies ways to support this mission through talent management.
• Identifies key performance indicators for the organization’s human resource and talent management functions; assesses the organization’s success and market competitiveness based on these metrics.
• Provides guidance and counsel to management on HR issues (e.g., organizational design and development, employee engagement, performance assessment and evaluation)
• Ensures compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in employment law, human resources, and talent management.
• Designs, implements, and manages talent acquisition and onboarding processes.
• Manages the Agency’s compensation structure, pay practices and performance management processes and makes recommendations for improvement or changes.
• Manages all employee relations activities to include, disciplinary actions, coaching, and investigations.
• Leads training efforts for the Agency through the use of external and internal resources.
• Develops, implements, and communicates human resources policies and procedures in compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Coordinates diversity and inclusion initiatives through working groups efforts and activities.
• Leads agency efforts in human Resources technology projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or a related field or the equivalent amount of experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of six years’ experience in human resources management with experience on all functional areas of HR.
• Minimum of three years’ experience leading a team of HR professionals.
• Previous experience implementing human resources technology systems
• Advanced Human Resources certification is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Well organized, detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task while having the ability to prioritize assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Demonstrated professional interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships and interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and bring parties to a consensus.
• Excellent conflict management skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assist staff in a remote environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in human resources technology.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES AND COORDINATION:

• Supervises HR Generalists and Benefits Specialist

Company Description

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a long-range plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See cmap.illinois.gov/about for more information on the agency’s vision and core values.

CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application! This position will remain open until filled.

Benefits

• IMRF
• AFLAC
• Certifications/Licenses and Association Dues
• Conferences/Training
• Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flextime
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Personal Days/Floating Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation Leave
• Vision Insurance

CMAP requires all employees to declare their vaccination status upon hire. The agency reserves the right to enforce and/or amend this policy in compliance with federal and state mandates or as it deems necessary. Your acceptance of an offer of employment means that you understand and agree to comply with this policy.