Human Resources Generalist

Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County • Chicago, IL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist will work closely with the Director of Human Resources and the entire Human Resources staff, all levels of sworn, support and administrative personnel, as well as various civilian personnel, in carrying out the responsibilities of the office. This role administers daily HR functions, serves as a point of contact for employees, and assists in various HR processes.

Requirements

• Establish residency in the State of Illinois within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint programs.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, and superior command of English grammar.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, prioritizing based on the Director’s need, and ability to change assignments on short notice.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to issues of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Possess the ability to exercise independent judgment within prescribed limits and complete miscellaneous projects and problem solving.
• Possess the ability to work independently and within a team structure.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking, organizational and time management skills.
• Possess the ability to complete all duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2-4 years of Human Resources experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer daily HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, personnel records management and HRIS updates (as needed)
• Serve as a point of contact for employees by responding to and demonstrating good follow-through to employee inquiries, complaints and recommendations.
• Assist in preparing various demographic reports for the department.
• Support performance management processing, including new hire evaluations and annual reviews.
• Assist with job postings, screening, interview coordination and offer processing.
• Schedule, collect documentation and create interview file folders for potential employees’ interviews.
• Participate in onboarding processes, E-verify, fingerprinting and background screening.
• Prepare a variety of all staff communication; when requested.
• Monitor and update all remote work request and secondary employment request.
• Assist in scheduling urinalysis, psychological tests for employees and applicants chosen for armed positions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level