Duties
The Director of Human Resources will oversee all of South Cook Intermediate Service
Center’s human resources functions and ensure the effective management of human capital within
the organization. This role involves strategic planning, development, and implementation of HR
policies and programs, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits,
compliance, and training and development. The Director of HR works closely with seniorleadership to
align HR strategies with business goals and drive organizational success.
Essential Duties:
? Direct a program of recruitment, screening, selection, employment and
onboarding/orientation for all licensed and non-licensed educational, office and supportstaff in
collaboration with department directors
? Ensure compliance with all laws, policies and protocols related to hiring, interviewing,
background checks, mandated trainings and licensure/certification
? Stay abreast of new laws, regulations, trends and othertopics related to human resources ?
Direct a program of personnel administration that addresses salary and benefits, attendance, time
off, evaluation/supervision and retirement (IMRF and TRS)
? Maintain complete and accurate records and generate reports regarding human resources
data forreview, analysis, compliance and goals
? Work in collaboration with administrators to create and update job descriptions to ensure that
the duties and skill sets are clearly defined, aligned and optimize productivity ? Develop and
maintain employee handbook aligned to federal and state laws and South Cook policies and
practices
? Provide consistent communication and guidance related to personnel policies, procedures and
compliance
? Process all aspects of employee information updates (hires, transfers, terminations, etcetera) in
the ERP program and EIS and maintain accurate data changes and data integrity ? Maintain and
organize all personnel department documents, including individual personnel files
? Create and update all procedural documentation related to hiring, interviewing, background
checks, I-9s, employee files and any otherreporting as assigned
? Provide accurate and current information forthe human resources intranet webpage ?
Facilitate meetings, workshops and seminars on a wide range of personnel topics
? Serve as a trusted, ethical and confidential resource for all staff while helping them to
understand the laws and policies that govern personnel topics
? Help staff and administration navigate personnel issues that arise and optimistically and
creatively problem solve to identify solutions that lead to an emotionally safe, healthy and
cohesive work setting
? Assist with audit requests as needed
? Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Experience working within a school district
? Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
certification orsupervisory experience in a human resources department
? Master’s Degree, plus graduate training in personnel management or educational personnel
administration, human resources orrelated field
? Strength in situational leadership, ethics, problem-solving, strategic thinking and cultural
competency
? Three years of administrative experience, preferably in personnel management and/or
education
? Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs for word processing, spreadsheets,
presentations, email, organizing, etcetera.
? Experience with iVisions and otherstate systems (IMRF, IDES, etc) preferred ? Understanding
of Illinois School Code and/or experience in the education field preferred ? Excellent verbal
and written communications and strong interpersonal communication
Salary/Benefits
Salary Range - $50,000.00 annual
How to Apply
To apply for this job email your details to jobapplicants@s-cook.org