Human Resources Analyst

The Village of Hanover Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Summary Will be responsible for Special Event Planning, Employee Recognition and Awards programs, maintaining confidential information and document management. An employee in this class is assigned to customer relations work involving considerable employee and public contact and the exercise of some independent judgment with making decisions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Special event planning, coordination, execution, and participation. Works with vendors to purchase products and services, obtains necessary quotes, and follows through to ensure special event successes. Creates flyers and promotional materials to promote events utilizing social media, website, and electronic distribution. Assists with creation of highlighter articles. Serves as backup to the Human Resources Generalist to assist with payroll processing and benefits administration, including automating processes and improvements. Coordinates employee recognition and awards programs. Maintains confidential employee information and document management. Ensures records are maintained, purged, and destroyed in accordance with legal requirements and organizational policies. Assists with maintaining HR and payroll databases; processes departmental invoices and maintains supplies; assists with recruitment and onboarding as necessary. Assists with surveying comparable communities to collect, compile, and analyze data for union and non‑union positions and provides recommendations to management. Plans and prioritizes own daily work schedule to ensure tasks are performed according to established procedures and standards within the department. Serves as backup to the Executive Assistant in the Village Manager’s Office, providing vacation coverage, evening meetings, and weekend events. Requires ability to work flexible hours. Performs other duties and assists other departments as requested or assigned, within the scope of the enumerated duties. Adheres to all Village policies and procedures within the department and as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. Follows all safety regulations, policies, and procedures; reports unsafe conditions and accidents to the supervisor immediately, no later than the end of the employee’s shift. Supervisor Responsibilities None. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to attend events, including occasional evenings and weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education &/Or Experience Completion of an associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college; and one year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree majoring in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or Business will be considered. Bi‑lingual in Spanish and English preferred. Certificates / Licenses Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license. Professional HR certification is highly desired. Benefits Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days Personal days to celebrate holidays when you choose. Life Insurance Policy equal to your annual salary paid by the Village. Up to $1,000 in language proficiency pay. Pension with an employer contribution. Medical Insurance with an 11% employee contribution. Free single Dental Insurance. Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event. Annual Employee Picnic. Annual Holiday Party. Wellness Events. Free Gym Membership. Free Ride – first month of public transportation is free. 37.5 hour work week. #J-18808-Ljbffr