HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE

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Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Personnel Administration, this position is assigned to work
in various functional areas within the OIG including but not limited to: Recruitment and Employment
Processing, Test Administration, Employee Relations and Employee Timekeeping.

DUTIES:
• Liaisons effectively to represent the OIG to external recruiters contacting external entities and
posting open employment vacancies
• Updates job requirements with external databases when required
• Organize and manage employee orientation, on–boarding, and assist with scheduling any
necessary training
• Answer employee questions and address concerns including employee wellness and health
• Assists in tasks relating to the employment hiring process to ensure full compliance with the
requirements of the OIG’s Hiring Plan
• Manages weekly time and attendance system and assists employees with time record
reconciliation
• Keeps current record of required annual reporting and certification forms, departmental
organization chart, employee contract list and employee seating chart
• Assist with scheduling of interviews and/or with administration of any authorized interview test
administration to prospective employees
• Assist with planning and managing various Human Resources events as needed
• Acts as a resource to the OIG on various HR/personnel policies, procedures, standards and
regulations and laws
• Troubleshoot job application related questions or problems submitted by prospective applicants

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are
essential to positions within the class.

ABILITIES:
• Comprehend Oral Information – listen to and understand information and ideas presented
through words and sentences
• Speak – Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• Comprehend Written Information – Read and understand information and ideas presented in
writing
• Write – Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Recognize Problems – Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
• Reason to Solve Problems – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that
make sense

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s
degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a directly related field, plus one
year of human resources experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and
experience.

ANNUAL SALARY: Range: $52,956 – $86,328 (annual increases)
Starting $52,956 (non–negotiable); Post successful six–month review $55,512

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE: Travel outside Chicago is not required. Standard work hours are 8:30am–4:30pm, flexibility permitted.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employees must be a resident of the City of Chicago and proof of
residency is required at the commencement of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ESSAY REQUIREMENT: A passing score on a knowledge skill test(s) and/or essay may be required.

Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment,
be fully vaccinated against COVID–19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees.
If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an
exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city–of–chicago–employee–vaccination–
policy.html

WE VALUE DIVERSITY
OIG is an equal opportunity employer. OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive
professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness,
efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team,
OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in
the application process, please contact OIG’s Supervisor of Personnel Administration Keyla Vazquez at
kvazquez@igchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable
accommodation request.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work
in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E–Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the Office of Inspector General is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.