Posted 2 weeks ago
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Company: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Category: Professional Services
Wheaton
Type: Full Time
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a Senior Human Resources Generalist to join their team. This Senior Human Resources Generalist position is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on organizational culture, employee engagement, and strategic workforce planning. As a trusted advisor to leadership, you’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience, from recruitment and performance management to compliance and training. Salary range is $62,858 – $70,782. They offer an affordable benefits package including medical, pension program, and more. (BENEFITS).
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors and employees on employee relations, performance management, workplace conduct, and policy interpretation, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance.
- Lead and support recruitment efforts, including ATS administration, job development, sourcing strategies, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and reference checks.
- Recommend compensation placement using internal equity and market data and support the ongoing administration of compensation programs in compliance with applicable laws and agreements.
- Administer and oversee compliance-related programs such as background screening, unemployment, drug testing, medical and specialized testing, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop, review, and maintain job descriptions, position classifications, and HR policies; provide guidance on FLSA, EEO, and other employment regulations.
- Conduct training needs assessments and develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs aligned with organizational goals and workforce development.
- Identify opportunities to improve and streamline HR processes, support special HR projects, and stay current on employment law trends, best practices, and emerging HR technologies.
- Assist with department budgeting, staff development, and mentoring of HR team members while promoting a positive, safe, and supportive work environment.
