Human Resource Generalist

at  Village of Schaumburg

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department
101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193
http://www.schaumburg.com/
The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity. Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey; having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; being selected as a Best-In-Class-Employer by Gallagher for midsize employers and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois.
The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position coordinates and maintains the Schaumburg Institute of Professional Development (SIPD) training program including content creation and administration. This position supports diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and initiatives through training, events, and overall organizational development. Coordinates the succession planning program to identify and recommend employees for organizational opportunities and professional growth. This position also assists in talent acquisition efforts and benefits-related projects. Exercises discretion and judgment on human resources administrative procedures and answers inquiries as appropriate.
This team member will need to effectively communicate to a full range of people, prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities with accuracy, problem solve efficiently, and be able to shift gears comfortably. We are looking for someone capable of demonstrating self-awareness and be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Proficient in Spanish is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, human resource management, industrial psychology, business, risk or safety management, or a related field.
2. A minimum of three years of experience in human resources or a related field.
3. Proficient with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.

1. Coordinates, maintains, and internally promotes the SIPD training program and learning management system. Develops organizational communications and training content.
2. Assists in diversity efforts. Serves as the Vocalize Our International Community Effectively (VOICE) and Understanding our Neighbors Individuality Through Education (UNITE) Committees liaison/chairperson. Researches, recommends, and coordinates cultural education programs that will impact the overall culture and diversity of the village.
3. Responsible for confidential information and document management.
4. Processes a variety of employee-related requests including but not limited to unemployment, leave, tuition reimbursement, and outside employment.
5. Provides project and administrative support as needed to advance the goals of the department.
6. Conducts long and short-range research studies to assist management decision-making and develops recommendations regarding new and/or modified programs.
7. Coordinates the succession planning program. Facilitates leadership coaching, career development planning, and leadership training.
8. Facilitates the entire talent acquisition process for assigned positions with the hiring managers.
9. Assists with queries and administrative tasks related to the benefits programs including but not limited to healthcare, pensions, leaves, benefits system administration, reporting benefit elections to payroll, and any other benefits-related activities as assigned.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.