Forest Preserve District of DuPage County · 15 hours ago
Senior Human Resources Generalist
3S580 Naperville Road, Wheaton, IL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$63K/yr - $71K/yr
4+ years expThe Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is a mission-driven organization focused on conservation, recreation, and community engagement. They are seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted advisor in employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and training, while also leading initiatives to enhance organizational culture and employee engagement.
AdviceGovernmentNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
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
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field; 4-6 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Valid Driver's License in good standing
Excellent critical thinking skills; including ability to identify issues and analyze facts, exercising sound judgment, and arriving at conclusions to resolve conflicts effectively in a timely manner
Demonstrated proficiency in talent and performance management strategies, employee relations, compliance reporting, delivering training programs, and employment law (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, IDHR, EEO,etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, HRIS and ATS applications and related computer software
Knowledge of conducting job evaluations and content analysis for job description development
Skilled in compensation structures, salary survey methodologies, and data interpretation for decision-making
Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Maintains strict confidentiality of all employee and organizational information
Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and data
Preferred
PHR or SHRM-CP certification and lead worker experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Pension program
Company
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is an organization that offers habitat restoration and wildlife rescue advice services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.01M2025-08-19Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Jeannine Kannegiesser
Chief Partnership and Philanthropy Officer
Recent News
2025-05-05
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