Assistant Director Human Resources
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Recruitment #26-20001791-002
Date Opened: 7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 7/24/2026 11:59:00 PM
Job Type: Original Entrance
Salary: Starting Annual Salary (TAM 20): $160,636.06
How to Apply: Go to http://districtjobs.org to submit an application by July 24, 2026.
Duties: Under direction of the Director of Human Resources, assists in the management of the human resources programs of the District.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in human resources administration, industrial relations, public administration or a related field and eight years of progressively responsible technical and administrative experience in human resources, four years of which must have been at an administrative or supervisory level. Substitution: Full time graduate study in a pertinent field may be substituted for the non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.
Applications Process: Qualified candidates should submit the following no later than July 24, 2026:
- Applications
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Directing the maintenance of Human Resources programs and policies
- Assisting in all Human Resource management practices including employee recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, labor and employee relations, training and administration
- Directing the preparation and administration of a Human Resources Department budget
- Oversight or assistance in the management of Human Resources initiatives related to an organizational or strategic plan
Process: A short list of candidates will be invited to interview.
If you have any questions please contact Patricia Vanella at 312-751-5172.
Appointments
Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation.
Salary/Pay Plans
The salary listed above is Step 1 in a structured pay plan. At 6 months of employment with the District, the salary will increase to Step 2: $171,000.70. At 18 months, the salary will increase to Step 3: $181,364.30. There are 9 total steps for TAM 20 of the pay plan (view full pay plan). These increases are based on service time in the job classification and require a 'Meets Standard' performance rating.