HR/Risk Manager

Description:

Job Title: Human Resources and Risk Manager

Department: Administration

Classification: Full-Time (Exempt)

Salary Range: $58,609 - $87,914

IMRF Position: Yes

Directly Reports To: Executive Director

DESCRIPTION

Join a fast-paced, growing park district where your HR expertise directly shapes a positive, compliant, and people-first workplace. As the Human Resources & Risk Manager, you’ll serve as a trusted strategic partner to the Executive Director, leading district-wide HR and Risk Management functions while ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local employment regulations. This mid-career role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives on variety—balancing employee relations, policy development, safety, and risk management in a dynamic community-focused organization. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, lead with professionalism, and grow alongside an organization committed to its people and mission, this role offers both challenge and opportunity. This position has no direct reports.

Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The Human Resources/Risk Manager position requires a bachelor’s degree in Personnel Management, Human Resources or a combination of equivalent education/ work experience in human resources, risk management, or relevant field.
• A minimum of five years of experience in related fields
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, risk management principles, and safety practices.
• Experience with Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is desired.
• Demonstrate ability to create appropriate procedures for the operation of your department and make policy recommendations as necessary to supervisor.
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions, problem solve a variety of situation, be highly effective at conflict resolution, and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate satisfactory computer skills with the ability to learn and use new computer software including Microsoft Office applications, web-based scheduling systems, Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Must possess a valid Illinois State Driver’s License.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification or the ability to obtain such within 90 days.
• Prior to employment, a successful criminal background check and physical/drug test by a Park District approved physician must be completed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. HUMAN RESOURCES FUNCTION

• Ensure onboarding of new employees including necessary forms (Written and/or electronic) and employee paperwork is completed within District, State, and Federal guidelines or requirements.
• Promote a positive workplace culture and foster a safe environment for employees and park visitors.
• Report new hires and rehires to State, PDRMA, and other agencies as required.
• Understand and implement the District’s mission, vision and values statements as created and approved by the Park District Board.
• Maintain employee files in accordance with legal requirements. Assure that files are complete and up to date.
• Handle requests from outside agencies for employee information needed to administer benefit plans.
• Schedule pre-employment physicals for full-time staff.
• Distribute human resource information to employees as needed.
• Maintain employee information in applicable software and other files.
• Keep HR Information Systems up to date and be the primary liaison between the District and third-party HR Software providers.
• Provide accurate and timely responses to employee questions regarding benefits.
• Assist in development and improvement of personnel policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Research, maintain, and revise job descriptions and salary ranges as needed.
• Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, hiring and orientation for new positions and provide interviews as part of a group or individually as assigned.
• Create, advertise and track ads for positions.
• Arrange translation or outsource documents for Spanish speaking employees.
• Serve on Employee Recognition Committee (Kudos Krew) to plan employee events and create employee recognition opportunities.
• Coordinate personnel information with Finance Department staff.
• Assist staff with employee evaluations/appraisals.
• Maintain vacation/personal/sick day accruals.

B. SAFETY/RISK FUNCTION

• Identify, assess, and manage risks that may affect the park district, its employees, and visitors.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures, conduct safety trainings, and oversee insurance programs.
• Serve as the District’s Safety Coordinator and Act as liaison to PDRMA and coordinate with staff all documentation needed regarding training, orientation, documentation, manuals, inspections, checklists, etc.
• Handle all contractual worker contracts & certificates of insurance when applicable.
• Compile OSHA reporting and post necessary documents.
• Review/submission of accident/incident reports.
• Handle all workers compensation claims, paperwork, and staff communication.
• Perform site visits and inspections evaluating staff and facility safety compliance.
• Serve as a member of the Safety Committee.
• Provide periodic training information to staff and other district leaders to ensure relevant safety topics are reviewed on a timely basis.
• Handle IDOT-CDL license random drug requests as applicable.
• Maintain compliance with posting federal and state posters and other requirements.
• Attend and participate in professional seminars, conferences, conventions, workshops and technical meetings to enhance your knowledge of the industry and implement new ideas for the district as it relates to HR and Safety/Risk.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Provides assistance at special events as assigned.
• Assist with Finance Department tasks as assigned.
• Attend internal and external committees as assigned.

COGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS

• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive and/or personal information.
• Must be accurate and detail oriented.
• Must be able to effectively give and receive verbal and written directions.
• Must be professional and courteous in dealing with staff, patrons and the general public, especially in stressful situations.
• Must be aware of and promote safety issues throughout the district.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Able to work independently with general direction from the Executive Director.
• Able to delegate work to partners or other staff to accomplish work most effectively.
• Able to recognize priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to receive constructive criticism and/or supervision.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new situations.
• Possess enthusiasm toward establishing and accomplishing goals and objectives.
• Possess a pleasant demeanor and can always interact with the internal and external customers in a courteous manner, especially in difficult situations.
• Able to resolve differences and problems that arise with internal and external customers or to recognize when to elevate to their supervisor.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Employee is exposed to indoor conditions – heat/air conditioning, fluorescent lighting.
• Employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during outdoor events, inspections, and training, including extreme heat and humidity, cold, snow and rain.
• Employee may sit for long periods of time doing computer-related work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands of this position are minimal. Most of your job will be at a desk or on site for program or event delivery. Occasionally movement of supplies, equipment, or uniforms is necessary in which case the maximum weight that you are expected to be able to lift is 25 lbs., though typically it will be less than this. Some bending, twisting, and kneeling may be necessary at your desk or in support of certain recreation programs/events.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Be aware of, follow, and enforce rules and standards set forth by state, local, and other industry-specific standards as they apply to our activities.
• Follow directions and exercise good judgement and safety awareness.
• Use all required PPE.
• All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor or appropriate staff who can resolve the matter immediately.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC.

It is expected that all Huntley Park District Staff comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Huntley Park District Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual, Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. It is expected that all staff learn and understand these policies and procedures.

This job description is meant as an outline of the job and does not represent all duties or a contract of employment.

I list of all benefits offered for this job can be found here: Benefits