JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Deputy Commissioner - Policy

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $135,084

Under the direction of the Commissioner of Human Resources, the Deputy of Employment Policy, analyzes, interprets, revises and creates HR policies. Serves as in-house expert on City of Chicago employment law. The Deputy would align with applicable laws, regulations and best practices to develop and/or amend existing internal policies based on subject matter research. Serves as point of contact answering inquiries from internal departments, employees and external agencies on key policies. Compiles all employment law policies and maintains an electronic database of current and historical policies for reference. Conducts the research of existing or impending employment laws affecting City of Chicago government. Serves as the liaison between the Department of Human Resources and the Department of Law to develop new policies based on existing and changing local, state or federal laws or at the request of the Administration. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Develops, manages and evaluates City of Chicago policy activities and initiatives in relation to employment law mandates. Maintains working knowledge of significant or potential employment law developments and identifies their impact on current City of Chicago policies. Analyzes, synthesizes and summarizes dense and complex information accurately, clearly and within a short time frame. Leads and manages the research and analysis required to produce policy memos and key reports on Human Resources/Labor topics. Oversees Department FOIA response. Researches and analyzes changes in laws and drafts internal policies based on findings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This is an appointed position, exempt from the Shakman decree Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus five (5) years of work experience in employment law. Two (2) years of supervisory experience