Human Resources Specialist

This is a full-time position located in Chicago, IL. The incumbent is part of a two person HR unit and reports to the Human Resources Supervisor: supporting employees of both the Pretrial Services and the Probation offices. The incumbent performs a full range of Human Resources services that includes, but is not limited to, benefits administration, recruitment, classification, payroll, workers compensation, personnel action processing, employee relations, and records maintenance. The Human Resources Specialist provides guidance, interprets, and enforces compliance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy, the Human Resources Manual, Employee Dispute Resolution (EDR) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, and internal policy and procedures. The incumbent, in conjunction with other staff, will design, coordinate, and deliver internal human resources training programs, draft manuals, handbooks, web content and other training materials. The incumbent advises, makes recommendations, and consults with senior managers and supervisors on human resources matters, and intervenes when necessary to prevent or correct mistakes.

The incumbent must provide excellent customer service; have the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters; have outstanding verbal and written communication skills; be detailed-oriented and highly organized; be dependable and have the ability to work independently; be a problem solver who is results oriented; and hold him/herself accountable to high professional standards of performance and conduct.

Incumbent may be permitted to telework following the guidelines of the agency’s telework policy. Travel to our branch/divisional offices may be required on occasion.