DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PROGRAMS MANAGER (BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES) - Shakman Exempt

Overview

Cook County Bureau of Human Resources is seeking a Disciplinary Actions Programs Manager. This position is responsible for conducting pre-disciplinary hearings in compliance with the Cook County Personnel Rules and collaborating with Bureaus/Departments to improve the overall employee discipline process.

Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?



Benefits

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

• Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
  
  

Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page. For benefits questions contact Risk Management at 312-603-6385 or email risk.mgmt@cookcountyil.gov.

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
• 2nd largest county in America
• Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
• Nearly 80% unionized workforce
• 15 unions represented
• 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.
  

LOCATION

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Disciplinary Actions Programs Manager conducts pre-disciplinary hearings for eligible employees pursuant to the Cook County Personnel Rules in the Offices Under the President (OUP). Ensure these hearings are held in accordance with the Personnel Rules, supplemental policies, and other governing authorities. This position is also responsible for helping improve the overall employee discipline process, which requires working effectively with Bureaus/Departments.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Train OUP management on the governing Personnel Rules and Supplemental Policies.
• Conducts necessary steps of the pre-disciplinary hearings as outlined in the Personnel Rules.
• Ensures compliance with procedures outlined in applicable policies.
• Conducts attendance violation hearings for employees to ensure compliance with applicable procedures.
• Assesses evidence and arguments of management.
• Decides on the credibility of witnesses and collects, reviews, and assesses evidence.
• Thoroughly examines all reports and facts, including any previous disciplinary records.
• Determines extent of rules violation by evaluating physical evidence, testimony, and incident reports, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Determines whether submitted evidence supports allegations of misconduct.
• Follows pre-established rules and guidelines recommending discipline and applies those policies, rules, and guidelines in reaching decisions.
• Research existing policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and consider discipline previously imposed for similar infractions.
• Prepares and signs final written decision and recommended discipline relating to misconduct and attendance hearings.
• Recommends follow-up training for staff as appropriate.
• Works closely with appropriate Bureau/Department to ensure employee serves disciplinary suspension or the appropriate hours and pay are/were deducted from the employees acquired benefit time.
• Collaborates with other staff to research, draft, discuss, implement, and enforce applicable policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains confidential reports as requested by the Chief Human Resources Officer
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the policies, protocols, systems, procedures, and technical vernacular of the agency, department, and County.
• Exercises sound judgment and maintains open communication with all OUP Bureau/Department heads and employees, to assist in the timely resolution of disciplinary cases.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, fostering respect and collaboration within diverse workplace environments.
• Outstanding time management abilities, multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and swiftly resolving challenges.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, capable of swiftly adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively participate in meetings or other forums aimed at developing constructive ideas, observations, and insights.
• Skill in interacting with others to investigate, gather, and review confidential materials, information, and incidents of record.
• Ability to assist or represent management within the areas of assignment; ability to handle sensitive personnel matters and related labor issues as directed or as applicable.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of security and confidentiality of records and documents.
• Possess intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proficiently utilize applications for document creation, data analysis, communication, and presentation purposes.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree and
• Three (3) years of experience managing and/or overseeing the employee disciplinary process and/or
  
  

conducting employee disciplinary hearings or

• An equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
  
  

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not construed as a complete list of

the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal

line of work.

If you have any questions, please contact our team at shakmanexempthiring@cookcountyil.gov. or 312-603-3300.

Job Posting

Nov 21, 2024, 3:42:39 PM

Organization

Offices Under the President