Human Resource Generalist

Community Consolidated School District 59

Position Objective

To assist in the overall operation of the Human Resource Department to provide support and personnel management services to all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Exemplary communication and public relations skills in working with staff, administrators, general public, and outside officials/agencies.
• Develop and model a positive employee attitude.
• Organize substantial projects and work independently to complete them.
• Organize workflow to meet deadlines.
• Perform numerous detailed record-keeping activities.
• Evaluate needs and develop systems in collaboration with others.
• Exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality and employ sound independent judgment.
• Work effectively and demonstrate exemplary interpersonal skills in dealing with staff members and administrators.
• Project a positive image of the district to staff, parents, and visitors.
• Travel to/from various locations in the district as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge and experience in the use of technology, modern office practices, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Exemplary communication and public relations skills.
• Ability to organize substantial projects and work independently.
• Aptitude to perform numerous detailed record-keeping activities.
• Ability to evaluate needs and develop systems in collaboration with others.
• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and employ sound independent judgment.
• Ability to work effectively and demonstrate exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to/from various locations in the district as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary beginning at $50,000. Experience will be considered.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, life (2x salary), accident, and long-term disability insurance. District covers 96% of premiums for eligible staff.
• Generous Leave: 14 sick days annually (unlimited accumulation), 5 personal days, and bereavement leave.
• Paid Time Off: 23 vacation days per year for 12-month employees, plus Board-approved holidays.
• Retirement Benefits: Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), Social Security/Medicare contributions, and retirement incentive provisions.