SR Human Resources Generalist

Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Chicago, IL

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Title: SR HR Generalist

Reports To: Senior Director Human Resources

Grade: 23/Non-Union

Level: Entry, Mid, Senior, Executive/Director

Location: 69 W. Washington

Bureau: BAS

Division: Human Resources

Application Deadline: February 5 th , 2024

General Description: Under the direction of the Senior Director Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources, the Senior Human Resources Generalist (SHRG) will be an integral part of the senior human resources team. The SHRG will be responsible for or assist with a multitude of projects, including on-boarding, performance management, classification, policy review, HR/EEO investigations and other duties as assigned. The goal is to ensure the HR department's operations run smoothly and effectively, to deliver maximum value to the organization as a whole.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Ability to review and interpret current policies and procedures, as well as make suggestions to improve policies and procedures and create new policies to that provide directions, limits, principles and guidance on relevant societal trends and issues
  • Acting as an impartial investigator, conduct confidential investigations for both HR policy and EEO complaints. Ensure all investigation activities and recommendations are consistent.
  • Prepare internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies
  • Review and update HR and employee related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant, and all company related entities are using current and consistent forms
  • Ensure PMP process is proactive and revitalized annually
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining Company Policy Handbook
  • Lead all compensation and classification research, analysis and determination
  • Assist with projects and assignments as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 3-5 years in a Human Resources Generalist role, or equivalent
  • Understanding of performance management software, performance management metrics and project management
  • High level of knowledge of all MicroSoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Critical thinker
  • Skilled Interviewer
  • Accomplished researcher
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with upper-level management and executive team members

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5-7 years in a Human Resources Generalist role, or equivalent
  • Work in the public sector
  • Work with executive level staff

Working Environment : Low noise, working with others, hybrid work possible, onsite

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the CCSAO that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired based on individual merit and ability, with respect to the position to be filled and potential for promotions or transfers which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected, and hired without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), genetic information, citizenship, military service, marital status, parental status, and disability. Furthermore, personnel procedures and practices regarding training, transfer, compensation, demotion, layoff, or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience, and qualification, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or veteran/military status. EEOP information is available on the Cook County State's Attorney website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants that are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran may contact the Cook County State's Attorney's Office coordinators via email at [email protected] and arrange for an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.

Benefits:

The State's Attorney Office, as a Cook County Agency, provides a full complement of benefits, including Medical (BCBS), Dental and Vision, as well as a retirement offering. Follow this link to the County Benefits page Cook County Benefits and this link to the Pension Fund site Cook County Pension Fund. Covid:

Pursuant to the Executive Order 2021-1 and State's Attorney's Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, the selected candidate will be required to either submit proof of full vaccination or submit a request for a reasonable accommodation prior to start of employment. The link below provides direct access to the full text of Executive Order 2021-1. Selected candidates can make a request for accommodation during the Pre-Boarding meeting. Illinois Executive Order 2021-1

Posted 2026-08-06

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