Illinois TRS is a statewide public retirement system, one of the 30 largest public pension plans in the country. TRS provides retirement, disability and death benefits to teachers employed by Illinois public elementary and secondary schools outside the city of Chicago. The System is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees.

Please note that this position is open until filled. Candidates for this role are being reviewed as they apply.

Position Overview

The Director of Human Resources oversees the overall strategic direction, planning, coordination, administration and evaluation of the human resources function. The director is responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of plans, systems, policies and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and recordkeeping, employee relations, and compensation. This position requires a true strategic business partner who is collaborative and capable of building consensus and commitment toward shared outcomes.

The incumbent also serves as the EEO/AA Officer in all matters pertaining to required report filing requirements and investigating allegations of discrimination and/or sexual harassment. The position also supervises tracking and reporting compliance with state-mandated employee training and required filings.

Essential Functions

• Partner with the executive cabinet team to formulate, develop, implement and evaluate a HR and Talent Management Strategy to achieve the organization’s vision, mission and goals, and to create value to its stakeholders
• Develop and drive talent management strategies to ensure effective staffing alignment with the needs of the business. Create systems to attract talent, identify critical talent needs, develop core competencies and corresponding development opportunities, and engage leadership in succession planning
• Identify ways to increase staff retention and productivity, including strategies to enhance employee engagement, leadership and staff development, regular feedback and coaching, career pathing
• Lead the effective and efficient administration of the performance management process, making sure that the organization’s managers are equipped to engage in constructive and ongoing feedback and coaching, and encourage staff to actively participate in identifying and addressing performance gaps
• Mitigate legal risk to the organization through proactive training and education, clear systems and processes for managing conflicts with and between employees, handling and investigating complaints
• Maintain current knowledge and application of all relevant laws and regulations at the local, state and national level relating to employment and ensure organizational compliance. This includes educating and advising managers and senior leaders on HR-related legal and regulatory matters and ensuring HR programs, practices and policies are aligned. Ensure that employee files and records are properly and securely maintained
• Maintain a competitive compensation system to attract and retain staff. Regularly review compensation market data, monitor pay practices and proactively address issue
• Design and implement a strategy to optimize and integrate HR technology, enabling managers and employees to easily perform people-related transactions, facilitates delivery of effective HR services
• Manage leave administration
• Lead and develop HR staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent years of experience in Human Resources or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of HR industry related experience preferably as a generalist partnering directly with senior leadership to develop, align and implement HR and organizational development strategies
• Experience serving in a HR leadership role
• Experience supervising and developing staff
• Experience implementing strategies and systems for talent management, compensation and HR technology
• Expertise in analysis, critical decision making, project management, and process improvement
• HR certification preferred

TRS is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to us at the following email: careers@trsil.org