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Village of Hazel Crest

Human Resources & Risk Management Director

Pay: $85,000–$100,000/yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Location: Hazel Crest, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 7 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/7/2026

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A Director of Human Resources manages human resources functions for a company or organization, including the recruiting, hiring and training of employees. Works with executive management to develop and implement staffing and compensation plans, and works to attract and retain qualified employees. Oversees training and development initiatives. Manages compensation and benefits structure and provides information to employees. Monitors compliance with employment-related regulations. Implements company policies and deals with staffing or disciplinary issues as needed.

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Job Description

Overview About the Village of Hazel Crest The Village of Hazel Crest, Illinois is a vibrant community governed by an eight-member Board (Mayor, six Trustees, and Village Clerk) and professionally managed by a Village Manager who oversees day-to-day operations. Our elected officials, staff, and residents take great pride in our excellent schools, beautiful parks, and well-maintained properties, making Hazel Crest an outstanding place to live and work. Position Overview The Village of Hazel Crest is seeking a strategic and collaborative, culturally mindful, and solutions-oriented Human Resources & Risk Management Director to lead a full-service municipality. This pivotal leader will support 125 employees across public safety, utilities, public works, and professional operations while fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture. In this vital leadership role, you will act as both a culture steward and a process architect. You will be responsible for protecting our workplace foundation while building modern, efficient systems across all HR functions. Core Responsibilities
    Labor & Employee Relations:
    Manage complex employee relations, guide workplace investigations, administer performance management programs, and oversee multiple collective bargaining agreements.
      Risk & Benefits Management:
      Direct risk management, safety initiatives, workers' compensation, and self-insured benefits. Administer multiple public retirement programs (including IMRF defined benefit and defined contribution plans).
        Strategic Leadership:
        Partner closely with department leaders to modernize HR service delivery, introduce advanced manager tools, drive workforce analytics, and champion talent acquisition and leadership development. Required Qualifications
          Education:
          Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
            Experience:
            Minimum of five (5) years of executive-level human resources management experience strictly within a municipal or county government setting.
              Certification:
              Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP, or
              PSHRA-SCP
              (or the verifiable ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire). Preferred Qualifications
              • Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
              • HR leadership experience in a municipality of similar scale and complexity, specifically managing 24/7 public safety operations.
              • Demonstrated success modernizing municipal HR service delivery, implementing supervisor tools, and utilizing workforce analytics.
              WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!
              Pay:
              $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
              Benefits:
              Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
              Work Location:
              In person