OCJ - Human Resources Administrator at Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois Chicago, IL

Position Summary

The Human Resources Administrator provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for all human resources functions within the Court. This executive-level position develops and implements HR strategies, policies, and programs that support the Court's mission, workforce needs, and organizational goals. The Human Resource Administrator serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief Judge, Court Administrator, judicial officers, and senior leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent management, organizational development, and compliance matters.

The Human Resources Administrator is responsible for ensuring that human resources operations are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and judicial branch policies.

Develop and implement a comprehensive human resources strategy aligned with the Court's mission, goals, and operational priorities.

Advise executive leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and talent management.

Lead the development of long‑range workforce initiatives to support current and future staffing needs.

Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee engagement.

Direct and oversee all human resources programs and functions, including recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance.

Establish and maintain effective HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

Evaluate and improve HR processes, systems, and service delivery models.

Oversee HR information systems, personnel records management, and reporting functions.

Direct recruitment and retention strategies for judicial and non‑judicial personnel.

Ensure effective hiring practices that attract and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce.

Lead workforce planning initiatives and staffing analyses.

Oversee executive‑level recruitment and selection activities.

Provide executive oversight of employee relations matters, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

Serve as the Court's principal advisor on complex personnel matters.

Lead labor‑management relations and collective bargaining activities where applicable.

Develop strategies to improve employee engagement, morale, and organizational culture.

Direct compensation and classification programs to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.

Oversee employee benefits programs, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and leave administration.

Recommend compensation policies and benefit enhancements to court leadership.

Conduct compensation studies and workforce analyses.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Direct the development, implementation, and administration of personnel policies and procedures.

Oversee compliance with EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, workers' compensation, and other employment requirements.

Manage employment‑related risk and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Coordinate responses to audits, investigations, and legal inquiries involving employment matters.

Lead leadership development, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.

Promote continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Direct performance management and organizational effectiveness programs.

Support change management initiatives and organizational transformation efforts.

Develop and administer the Human Resources Department budget.

Monitor expenditures and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for court leadership and governing bodies.

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate…