Ogle County, IllinoisEmployment Opportunity: Human Resources DirectorFull-Time • Exempt • Oregon, Illinois Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience Application Deadline:
November 20, 2026Position OverviewThe Human Resources Director oversees the County's human resources programs, policies, and operations. The Director serves as a professional resource for elected officials, department heads, supervisors, and employees while ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective HR practices across the organization.
This role includes leadership responsibilities in:
- Recruitment, hiring, and retention
- Employee benefits and compensation administration
- Policy development and implementation
- Labor relations and collective bargaining support
- Regulatory compliance under federal and Illinois employment laws
- Workforce planning and organizational development
Key Responsibilities - Direct and manage HR programs, policies, procedures, and personnel matters.
- Advise County leadership on HR issues, including employment law, policy interpretation, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and separation processes; support position classification and compensation evaluations.
- Administer benefits, including insurance enrollments, IMRF participation, and related documentation.
- Support labor relations, contract negotiations, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations for the County Board's HR & Risk Management Committee.
- Provide supervisor training and guidance on HR procedures and ADP Workforce Now functions.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise independent judgment in sensitive matters.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.
- At least three years of professional human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, federal and state employment laws (i.e. FMLA, FLSA, ADA, COBRA, PL4A, VESSA, IWPCA, etc.), organizational development, and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in collective bargaining, labor relations, and contract administration.
- Experience with compensation and benefits program management.
- Experience in recruitment strategy, retention planning, and workforce development.
- Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now HRIS.
Work Schedule & TravelRegular schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evening meetings as needed. Travel is primarily within Oregon and Rochelle, with minimal travel elsewhere for professional development.
Compensation & Benefits- Annual salary range: $80,000-$100,000, depending on qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance.
- Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid court holidays (15 in 2026).
- Deferred compensation plan.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Application InstructionsApplicants must submit:
- Cover letter
- Current résumé
- Completed Ogle County Employment Application
Apply online at:
Deadline:
Friday, November 20, 2026 Interviews will be scheduled beginning the week of
November 30, 2026, immediately following the Thanksgiving holiday.
For questions or assistance, contact:
- County Board Chairperson: blarson@oglecountyil.gov
- HR & Risk Management Committee Chairperson: mheuer@oglecountyil.gov
