Job Title: HR Generalist
Reports to: Director of Human Resources
Salary Range: $104,000 - $107,000
Grade: 20
Location: 69 W. Washington, 32nd Floor
Bureau: Administrative Services
Division/Unit: Human Resources
Application deadline: September 6, 2026
Primary Function:
Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will be an integral part of the human resources leadership team. The HRG will be responsible for or assist with a multitude of projects, including on-boarding, regulatory leave request review, unemployment and other duties as assigned. The HRG will also investigate general workplace complaints that do not fall under the jurisdiction of the EEO Office. The goal is to ensure the HR department’s operations run smoothly and effectively, to deliver maximum value to the organization as a whole.
Working Environment: Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Able to complete a comprehensive review of leave submissions, including VESSA, FMLA, and ADA for leave and accommodation determination and recommendation
- Ability to review and interpret current policies and procedures, as well as make suggestions to improve policies and procedures
- Interview complainants and witnesses identified in Human Resources complaints
- Report on the findings of investigations to Executive Level staff and make appropriate recommendations
- Collects and maintains HR data related to compensation, training, recruitment, etc. to help make recommendations for improvement
- Prepare salary surveys
- Prepare internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies
- Review HR and employee related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant, and all company related entities are using current and consistent forms, and make recommendations to HR Analyst for updates
- Assist with updating and maintaining Company Policy Handbook
- Responsible for routine HR correspondence
- Handle all duties related to building inquiries/concerns
- Provide orientation to new location team members
- Assist HR leadership with projects and assignments as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2-3 years in a Human Resources role.
- Working knowledge of FMLA, with 2-3yrs of experience in reviewing paperwork, communicating with a medical provider and making determinations on leave eligibility
- High level of knowledge of all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with upper-level management and executive team members
Preferred:
- 3-5 years in a Human Resources Generalist role, or equivalent
- Experience with Human Resources complaint investigations
- 1-3 years working on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) submissions
- Work in the public sector
- Work with executive level staff
Equal Employment Opportunity
EEO Message: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2-3 years of experience in a Human Resources role
- Working knowledge of FMLA
- 2-3 years of experience reviewing leave paperwork, communicating with medical providers, and determining leave eligibility
- High level of knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft applications
- Ability to multitask and prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills for communicating with upper-level management and executive team members
- 3-5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role or equivalent
- Experience with Human Resources complaint investigations
- 1-3 years of experience working on Americans with Disabilities Act submissions
- Public-sector work experience
- Experience working with executive-level staff
What We Do
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) is the second-largest prosecutor's office in the United States. It is responsible for prosecuting all misdemeanor and felony crimes committed in Cook County and serves as legal counsel for the Cook County government. Its mission is to uphold the law, support victims, and protect the rights of all residents fairly, ethically, and effectively.
