MANAGER, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT - BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES (ACTIVELY RECRUITED)

Company: Cook County Government
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description - MANAGER, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT - BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES (ACTIVELY RECRUITED) (00136685)Requisition ID00136685Job PostingApr 10, 2025, 10:45:30 AMClosing DateApr 24, 2025, 11:59:00 PMFull-time ShiftStart Time: 8:30 A.M. End Time: 4:30 P.M.OrganizationOffices Under the PresidentWork LocationsCounty Building: 118 N. ClarkJob SummaryOversees and supervises training and professional development strategy, operations, and staff. Leads functional team in the planning, development, and execution of staff professional programs and general training. Partners with leadership to assess needs for departmental and county-wide professional development and training programs. Prepares budget and determines allocation of funds for staff, supplies, equipment, and facilities.Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Five (5) years of training, professional development, or directly related experience is required.
• Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience is required.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
  • Through knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Ability to coordinate and preside over group presentations, as well as to verbally communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively with other trainers and educators, in order to formulate and develop training agendas.
  • Skill in implementing effective and relevant education, training and development programs.
  • Ability to manage professional and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis.
  • Ability to lead within the established objectives and make decisions regarding daily priorities and the application of technical/business processes for a work group or segment of a department.
  • Ability to set overall direction and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work objectives by fostering positive relationships between employees, leadership, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to use organizational and/or department objectives and goals to identify processes by which to meet those goals.Physical RequirementsSedentary 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 to be 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.Benefits Package
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
    • Basic Term Life Insurance
    • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
    • You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.EEO Statement: Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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