Deputy Director of Human Resources
Apply NowCompany: County of DuPage, CO
Location: Wheaton, IL 60189
Description:
Salary : $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually
Location : Wheaton, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-00138
Department: Human Resources Department
Opening Date: 01/06/2025
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as Deputy Director of Human Resources within the DuPage County Human Resources Department.
This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit
For detailed information on paid time off, visit , Section 5
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercises supervision of personnel in related area of responsibility.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
The preferred candidate will have:
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work will occur in an office and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.
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Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.
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Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess relevant to the position you are applying for.
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Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess working in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
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What HRIS or HR/Payroll related systems have you worked with or are familiar with? If none, please list (NA)
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Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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Location : Wheaton, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-00138
Department: Human Resources Department
Opening Date: 01/06/2025
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as Deputy Director of Human Resources within the DuPage County Human Resources Department.
This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit
For detailed information on paid time off, visit , Section 5
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:
- Assists with the oversight of the Human Resources Department operations and implements policies and procedures for the department
- Provides strategic and operational support to the Director of Human Resources
- Serves as the Director of Human Resources in his/her absence; provides direction and advice in the resolution of employment problems with department heads and elected officials
- Supervises the work of assigned subordinate professional personnel
- Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
- Provides interpretation of personnel policies
- Researches acts and laws to make recommendations of revisions to existing policies and development of new policies as appropriate and ensures that management, personnel, and employees are informed of changes to policies as needed
- Provides guidance with the development and monitoring of recruitment and selection processes for employment with the County and promotes and sustains diversity and equity within the organization
- Assists with the development and monitoring expense budget for the Human Resources department
- Identifies and initiates training programs as appropriate
- Provides support to the administration of the County's compensation plan
- Assists with payroll related policies and procedures
- Assists with compliance related to State and Federal laws and regulations, including federal and state statutes relating to human resources management to include Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), OSHA, and Workers' Compensation
- Provides support with guidance with internal investigation process in response to workplace concerns, to include intake process, fact-finding and investigations
- Prepares special reports and analyses as needed for assigned areas and appropriate committees or departments
- Promotes understanding of Human Resources department's role by developing and maintaining working relationships with department heads and elected officials
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercises supervision of personnel in related area of responsibility.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
- Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, or a related field
- Eight (8) years of professional Human Resources work
- Two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity
The preferred candidate will have:
- HRIS experience
- PHR or SPHR a plus
- Labor and Union Relations expertise - proven experience in managing union-related activities, mediations, and collective bargaining
- Thorough knowledge of relevant state and federal laws
- Experience managing and completing large and/or time sensitive projects
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work will occur in an office and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.
To learn more details, visit our
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Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.
- Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
- Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution
- Associate's Degree from an Accredited Institution
- Some college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited Institution
- High School Diploma or GED
- None of the above
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Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess relevant to the position you are applying for.
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- 6-7 years of relevant experience
- 2-5 years of relevant experience
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Less than 1 year of relevant experience
- None of the above
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Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess working in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Less than 1 year or No experience
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What HRIS or HR/Payroll related systems have you worked with or are familiar with? If none, please list (NA)
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Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Yes
- No
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