DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

The City of Country Club Hills is now accepting applications for the following full-time position vacancy: DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES The Human Resources Director plans, leads, and manages all HR polices and programs to ensure compliance with laws and alignment with the City’s mission statement and talent search strategy. This position also oversees the daily workflow of health benefits and risk management functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION:· Manage day-to-day administration of health, dental, vision, life and disability through the ADP-HRIS system and carrier feeds. Communicate promptly and clearly with employees to resolve benefits-related issues · Facilitate open enrollment with the Benefits Broker from start to finish, ensuring accurate ADP setup. Responsible for all new employee communication, including onboarding, to ensure a smooth execution· Oversee ACA reporting 1094/1095Cs via ADP to ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations · Manage payroll funding for benefit premiums for all enrollees, audit benefits regularly to confirm accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure bills are paid timely · Handle unemployment claims and coordinate with legal on hearings, when necessary· Performs other duties as assigned HUMAN RESOURCES:

· Collaborates with the Mayor and City Administrator to implement the City’s goals and strategies relating to staffing, recruiting, terminations and retention

· Oversees the administration of human resource services compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; terminations, disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition, morale, training and professional development

· Monitors and ensures the City’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices

· Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for employees

· Keep all personnel/benefits records organized in a confidential, locked storage cabinet

· Facilitate online sexual harassment training yearly

· Gather employee separation notices and conduct exit interviews

· Contract with outside suppliers to provide yearly training to employees

· Participates in union bargaining, conducts investigations, and provides written outcomes

· Performs other duties as required

RISK MANAGEMENT:

· Act as a liaison between the City and IML-RMA service team members

· Working with Department Heads in updating the City’s exposure/values to ensure that IML-RMA has accurate numbers

· Notify IML-RMA when the municipality acquires new vehicles or removes old property, equipment

· Report claims promptly and directly to IML-RMA

· Complete IWCC documents and invoice promptly

· Maintain and post the 300 Log by February 1 of each year and display through April 30

· Organize a safety committee and schedule and lead quarterly meetings with Department Heads and IML-RMA staff

· Notify IML-RMA of special events at least 30 days before the date of the event and obtain a certificate of insurance from contractors, vendors

· Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills

· Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees

· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

· Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

· Proficiency in ADP or the ability to quickly learn the employee and benefit HRIS management system

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or (7) years of a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job

· HS diploma or equivalent (GED) required

· 5+ years of HR management, with at least 2+ years in Group Benefits Administration

· 3+ supervisory and management skills

· Experience in Municipality preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands, fingers, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear

· Must be able to lift and/or move 15 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· The noise level is moderate to low

· Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

SALARY RANGE: 60-85K (annually, based on experience)

BENEFITS OFFERED:

· Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans

· IMRF Retirement Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

· Vacation, Sick, Personal, Paid Holidays

· Additional Benefits: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Wellness Program

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 12, 2025

If you are interested, please email an application and resume to Lisa Dixon, HR Generalist, at resumes@countryclubhills.org. Applications are available on the City’s website at www.countryclubhills.org. The City of Country Club Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mayor or City Administrator:________________________________________________________

HR Director:________________________________________________________________________

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person