Human Resources Generalist

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

1d•$63,290•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist position is within the Administration Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Adult Probation Department. This role involves working closely with the Director of Human Resources and the HR staff, as well as all levels of personnel within the department, to carry out HR responsibilities. The position administers daily HR functions, serves as an employee point of contact, assists with reporting and performance management, and supports recruitment processes.

Requirements

Establish residency in the State of Illinois within 90 days of hire.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint programs.
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.
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.