Training & Development Director (Bureau Of Human Resources) - Shakman Exempt

Position: TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT
OVERVIEW

Cook County Bureau of Human Resources is seeking an experienced Training & Development Director who will lead the strategy, operations, and staff responsible for training and professional development. This position manages functional teams in designing and delivering education programs that support workforce growth, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and leadership priorities. The position partners with senior leaders to assess department and county-wide training needs, collaborates across bureaus to support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and oversees budgeting and resource allocation for training programs, staffing, equipment, and facilities.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois' population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning.

Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

Attention Applicants:
Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

* Top Tier Medical Benefits:
Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans

* Flexible Teleworking Options

* Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)

* Pension Plan

* Financial Support Programs and Resources:
Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend

* Health/Wellness Perks:
Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

SALARY RANGE: $143,370 - $175,230 / YEARLY

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY

* Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs

* 2nd largest county in America

* Larger than 27 states

* Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.

* Nearly 80% unionized workforce

* 15 unions represented

* 63 separate collective bargaining agreements

* Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.

* Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.

* Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

LOCATION

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

Job Summary

Oversees the strategy, operations, and staff for training and professional development. Leads functional teams in planning, developing, and executing education and training programs to support staff development. Develops and implements training initiatives aligned with strategies and policies of the administration. Collaborates with senior leadership to assess needs for departmental and county-wide training needs. Works with other bureaus/departments on diversity, equity, and inclusion training and initiatives.

Prepares budgets and determines allocation of funds for staffing, supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Typical

Job Duties

* Develops and oversees strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating training, professional development, leadership development, and continuous learning.

* Creates and implements policies, processes, initiatives, tools, and systems to drive talent management, organizational culture, and development efforts across bureaus/departments.

* Collaborates with senior leadership to recommend programs aimed at the betterment of the workforce. Serves as a resource for communicating training and development information to managers and employees.

* Manages data tracking, reporting, and analysis of training and professional development deliverables and initiatives, ensuring key performance indicators…