Hanover Park, Illinois (pop. 37,470) Hanover Park, Illinois is a suburban community located 30 miles northwest of Chicago.  The Village is located in both Cook and DuPage counties. Hanover Park is a Home Rule municipality with a AA Bond rating and is home to over 600 businesses from small home-grown operations to large Fortune 500 companies.

Hanover Park is a great community to live, visit, work and do business. It is a community rich with culture, and has a reputation as a friendly, quiet place with effective and engaged government, housing that is affordable and excellent schools. With 80 different nationalities and 30 languages spoken, Hanover Park is, as the tagline says, "America’s Global Village”. 

About the Position

Performs a variety of administrative and technical human resources functions that require a high degree of analysis,     individual judgment in the absence of specific policies and/or guidance from superiors, and confidentiality. Assists the Human Resource Director in administering a comprehensive human resources program for the Village, including employee recruitment, selection, testing, job analysis, employee communication, benefits administration, worker’s compensation, FMLA administration, compensation, training and development; development and implementation of personnel policies, procedures, and practices; employment law compliance and labor relations. Manages and administers human resources information systems.

Position Responsibilities

Key position responsibilities include the following:

Conducts recruitment and selection activities.

Manages benefits, COBRA and retiree insurance programs. 

Administers human resources information systems(HRIS).   

Develops, updates, and maintains HR intranet websites.

Assists with creating graphic designs, brochures, and presentations.

Provides assistance to the Human Resources Director in day-to-day activities, reports, correspondence, and special projects.

Participates in labor negotiation meetings and meeting preparation.

Conducts exit interviews. 

Assists with making policy recommendations.

Assists in the development and review of job descriptions. 

Municipal wage and benefit surveys and salary analysis.

Assists with employee training.

Assists HR Director with department budget preparation.

Participates in professional development events and stays abreast of new trends in the field.

Reviews all invoices for payment prior to processing.  

Assists with the completion of HR initiatives.

 

Position Requirements – Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related discipline plus four (4) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Bilingual English/Spanish fluency is preferred. Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR, or other related certification is preferred.

Hiring range $70,555-$78,493 annual salary
 $36.18-$40.25 hourly
 
 - Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days
 - In the spirit of inclusivity, we provide paid personal days for you to
   celebrate holidays when you choose.
 - Life Insurance Policy equal to your annual salary paid by the Village
 - Up to $1,000 in language proficiency pay
 - Pension with an employer contribution
 - Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
 - Free single Dental Insurance
 - Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
 - Annual Employee Picnic
 - Annual Holiday Party
 - Wellness Events
 - Free Gym Membership
 - Free Ride Program - first month of public transportation is free

 To Apply:  http://www.hpiljobs.org

Are you ready to embark on a dynamic career journey that blends your professional acumen with interpersonal prowess? Look no further!

Palatine Park District is looking for a talented Human Resources professional with exceptional people skills and attention to detail to join our fun and enthusiastic team.

At Palatine Park District, we're about people. We're a vibrant and innovative park district committed to delivering top-notch services to our patrons while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our team members. Join us as we continue to make a difference and set new standards in parks and recreation.

At Palatine Park District, we are all about our Community. Entertaining recreation programs, beautiful parks, and facility fun to create Park and Rec Life. A career with Palatine Park District is so much more than a job; it is choosing to live the Parks and Rec life. It's about being a positive influence on the community, growing as a person and the friendships that you make with your fellow staff members.

The salary for this position is $55,000-$65,000

Apply via our website: www.palatineparks.org 

The Norridge Park District (16,500 population) is located on the NW edge of Chicago and employs 20 full-time employees plus 100 seasonal and part-time employees. The 2025 fiscal year budget includes a $4.9 million operating budget and a $5.7 million capital budget. The Park District features a new aquatic facility, fitness center, 5 ball fields, soccer fields, outdoor tennis/pickle ball and basketball courts, indoor basketball/volleyball and pickle ball courts, dance studio and two recreation facilities.  

The Board of Commissioners is seeking an Executive Director with the following qualifications and attributes to lead the Park District:

Effective interpersonal skills. Must possess compassion and the ability to communicate effectively with all types of individuals.

Comprehensive planning skills and experience. Ability to assess community needs, research trends and innovative concepts as they apply to improvement of the agency operations and long-range planning

Demonstrated success in administration and budget management. Experience in the creation of a sound fiscal operation.

Strong personnel management skills, including the ability to assign personnel and delegate responsibilities with assurance and accountability.

Knowledgeable of park and recreation issues, trends, personnel management, marketing and public relations.

Proven track record of developing strong intergovernmental relationships and cooperative efforts, and embraces the community’s culture.

An in-depth understanding of the board/director relationship and the ability to cultivate a positive working relationship with all commissioners.

Knowledgeable of the importance of involving communities in collaborative processes for park planning and the belief in the strength in community involvement and participation.

A motivational leader who empowers and develops staff at all levels of the agency.

TO APPLY: 

Applications should be marked personal and confidential and include the following items:

Resume – including employment history, duties, number of employees supervised and budget amount managed.

Complete list of accomplishments/completed projects.

Two current letters of recommendation.

Three professional references with names, address, phone number and email. Different from the letters of recommendation.

Typewritten responses to the following three items. Limit response to each question to one page.

Describe your management style.  State and discuss your philosophy of parks and recreation. Detail what steps you would take as the district’s new leader in your fist 120 days.

Email application packet to: annemarie@norridgepk.com or deliver hard copy to 4631 N. Overhill Avenue, Norridge, IL 60706, Attn: Annemarie Flaherty.

If you have any questions please contact Annemarie Flaherty at annemarie@norridgepk.com

Do you enjoy benefits and want to advance your career? Join the Arlington Heights Park District Human Resources Department as our new Benefits/HRIS Specialist! This role reports to the Superintendent of HR and oversees the daily management and compliance of all benefit programs including but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, 457 Retirement Savings Plan, and IMRF. This position will assist with the Family Medical Leave Absence/personal leave of absence, administering and tracking time off. The Benefits HRIS Specialist will also work collaboratively with the HR Coordinator in the maintenance and accuracy of all employee data, HRIS administration, and reporting.  

 

 

 

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:

 

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.

https://ahpd.bamboohr.com/careers/141

 

The Vernon Hills Park District Board of Commissioners seeks a professional with a proven track record of leadership to serve as their agency's Executive Director. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor’s degree in park and recreation administration or related field, has served at least ten years in an administrative role, and has a high level of familiarity with community leadership, intergovernmental agreements, budgeting and capital project development.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. For more information and the list of required application steps, please proceed to the announcement of vacancy brochure link.

https://bit.ly/VernonHillsSearch