Hiring: Deputy Director, Human Resources Company: Illinois Housing Development Authority Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:34:02 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : C, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •7 -10 years of human resources experience, including payroll administration, employee relations, HR operations, policy development, and employee training. At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience is required. •50 years, IHDA has led the state in financing and supporting affordable housing. •10 years of human resources experience, including payroll administration, employee relations, HR operations, policy development, and employee training. At least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience is required. •Over 50 years, IHDA has led the state in financing and supporting affordable housing. Required Skills: •Assists in the planning, development, implementation and administration of the Authority’s human resource management programs, including payroll, onboarding, employment development, equal employment opportunity, and training programs. Provides recommendations regarding HR policies, programs, and operational improvements. •Provides oversight of all payroll administration functions, including the accurate and timely processing of semi-monthly payroll, payroll tax filings and remittances, year-end reporting (including Forms W-2, 1095-C, and other required filings), and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. •Serves as the primary HR contact for coordinating internal and external audits and ensuring timely completion of audit requests and corrective actions. •Administers the Authority's Education Assistance Programs (Education Benefit Program and Tuition Reimbursement Program), including program oversight, employee guidance, eligibility review, and coordination of approval processes. •Assists Director, HR with the development and management of the HR budget and supports the department in meeting established financial goals. •Contributes to the development, revision, implementation, and administration of the Authority policies, procedures, and HR initiatives. •Partners with Information Systems/Technology to support HR systems, troubleshoot system-related issues, and implement process improvements as needed. •Assists Executive Leadership with the planning, coordination, and execution of special training programs, leadership development initiatives, and other organizational activities as assigned. Qualifications: •Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a closely related field required. A master's degree and/or professional HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR) is preferred. •Excellent written and oral presentation skills. Requires excellent interpersonal skills. •Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and related program software. •Alternating between sitting, standing, and walking. Ascending and descending stairs. Crouching and stooping. Pushing and pulling. Reaching overhead or below. Repetitive task movements (filing, keyboarding, copying). Lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 10 -15 pounds. Compensation: •$111,503 - $139,379 / year •Paid time off, plus paid holidays Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!