Village of Oak Park, HR Generalist

Job Classification:
Human Resource Generalist
Department/Division Human Resources
Employment Status:
Full-time
Annual Salary/Grade: $71,842 – $104,172/Grade 5
Anticipated Hiring Range: $71,842 – $88,007/DOQ
FLSA:
Exempt
Union:
Non-Union
Employment Commission: N/A
Deadline for Application:
Posted until filled, first review February 23, 2026

Under the direction of the Director of HR, the HR Generalist performs a variety of professional and technical functions in support of human resource management including orientation, hiring, employee testing, classification analysis, compensation analysis and benefits administration; and to perform a variety of professional and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

• Perform a variety of professional and technical functions in support of human resource management including employee/labor relations, hiring, employee testing, classification analysis, compensation analysis, benefits administration, unemployment compensation and workers’ compensation.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
• Organize recruitment efforts including coordinating job fairs, preparing ads for newspaper, radio, or posting on the internet.
• Participate in the development and administration of training program budget; assess and recommend funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures.
• Participate in the hiring process including screening employment applications, scheduling interviews and conducting interviews.
• Conduct job analysis including preparing class specifications; determine selection criteria, and review class specifications with regard to ADA and FLSA issues.
• Assess, design, plan, and coordinate training programs for village employees; screen and evaluate training material and programs.
• Conduct compensation analysis including collecting salary and benefit survey data to validate or recommend modifications for Village salaries.
• Coordinate benefits administration; oversee the processing of health, dental and life insurance paperwork; confer with insurance representatives regarding billings and claims; investigate and resolve insurance issues.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Ensure that employee relations practices throughout the Village are consistent and advise management staff of established practices and procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews; monitor turnover trends and make appropriate recommendations.
• Confer with managers and department heads to assess training needs of all level of employees including supervisory; and determine effective training techniques.

Four years of responsible professional human resources experience. Applicants must have experience working with Human Resource Management System (HRMS) such as UKG, People Soft, Oracle, SAP, or related systems. AND

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resource management, industrial psychology, public administration, government, business administration or a related field is desired. Possession of professional certification such as a Professional or Senior Professional Human Resources by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), Certified Compensation Professional by World at Work, or Certified Professional by the International Personnel Management Association, or a similar certification is desirable.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Applicants can apply directly using the following link:

For additional information on the position visit our website at http:// Applications and resumes may also be submitted by mail to:
Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302; by email to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).; or by fax to: . The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package including but not limited to a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, medical, dental, vision & life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick leave.

The Village of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color.