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Chicago Park District · 5 months ago

Human Resources Manager (Leaves of Absence)

Chicago, IL, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

Chicago Park District is seeking a Human Resources Manager focused on Leaves of Absence. The role involves providing direction and support to employees regarding recruitment, training, and leave policies, while ensuring compliance with employment laws and managing various leave types.

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Responsibilities

Advises managers and supervisors regarding employee recruitment, selection, evaluation, staffing, and discipline processes

Develops and monitors career development and training programs for employees

Facilitates hiring processes in region by posting job openings, contacting candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews, and following through as needed

Ensures that employment practices in regions/departments are in agreement with appropriate union contracts and the District’s Code of Conduct

Ensures performance evaluations are completed objectively and in a timely manner. Facilitates employee discipline and maintains disciplinary records

Responds to employee complaints, concerns and grievances

Develops and supports career plans for employees

Conducts training to convey personnel policies to employees, in order for regions/departments to implement processes in accordance with central policies

Ensures compliance with federal and state employment laws by interpreting and administering employee leave policies and programs

Oversees the administration and management of various leave types for Park District staff, including but not limited to FMLA, VESSA, military leave, paid parental leave, and other statutory or organizational leave programs

Manages individual leave cases from intake to return-to-work, ensuring timely documentation, tracking, and follow-up

Coordinates with Payroll and Benefits teams to ensure accurate processing of paid/unpaid leave, benefits continuation, and return-to-work procedures

Oversees return-to-work planning, including fitness-for-duty certification, accommodation assessments, and compliance with ADA and related laws

Serves as the primary point of contact for employees and supervisors throughout the leave process, providing guidance, updates, and policy clarifications

Maintains detailed and confidential leave records in compliance with legal and internal requirements; participates in audits and reporting

Assists in the development, revision, and communication of leave policies; provides training to managers and employees on leave procedures and compliance obligations

Qualification

Leaves managementHuman Resources administrationEmployee relationsProfessional HR certificationData analysisUnion environment experienceTraining skillsAnalytical mindsetMicrosoft Office proficiencyHRIS proficiencyNegotiation skillsConflict resolution skillsCommunication skillsTeam management skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field

Five (5) years of professional experience in personnel management, leaves management, or a related field

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a Master's Degree in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, or 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in personnel management, leaves management, or a closely related field

Demonstrated knowledge of dispute resolution techniques

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector Human Resources administration in a Union environment; employee relations; recruitment and selection; classification; compensation; benefits administration; employee development and training; organizational development; and principles of public administration, management and supervision

Strong negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to build trust and rapport at all levels of the organization

Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting

Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and maintain strict confidentiality

Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS or leave management systems

Familiarity with public sector HR operations in unionized environments

Ability to communicate human resource issues to managers

Ability to implement human resources programs in area

Training skills

Team support and management skills

Preferred

Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred

Professional experience in a unionized environment preferred

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).

12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.

4 paid personal days per year.

13 paid holidays per year.

12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility).

Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.

Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.

Optional pre-tax programs – Transit

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

Free Admission to most Chicago museums.