Human Resources Analyst

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Human Resources Analyst
Recruitment #25-20001714-002

Date Opened: 2/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 3/14/2025 11:59:00 PM
Qualification Date: March 14, 2025
Job Type: Original Entrance
Salary: Starting Annual Salary (TAM 14): $85,204.08

How to Apply: Go to http://districtjobs.org to submit an application by March 14, 2025.

Duties: Under general supervision, performs technical human resources work in position classification, compensation, benefits administration, recruitment, employment, employee development, and employee and labor relations that align the workforce with the District’s mission.

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: $ 91,062.92. At 18 months, the salary will increase to Step 3: $96,924.10. There are 9 total steps for TAM 14 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.

Original Entrance - Examination

Minimum Requirements: Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in areas related to human resources. Substitution: Technical human resources experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Examination: The examination will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list.

The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as human resources concepts; applied problem solving; principles of effective communication; and written communication.

Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by Friday, March 28, 2025 should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100.

WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 W 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655.

Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter and driver's license or other form of photo identification. Calculators will be provided. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited.

Original Entrance - Appointments

Appointments will be made from an eligible list with three categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified) and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given first consideration for appointment. This examination is also being given on a Promotional basis. In instances where both Original Entrance and Promotional eligible lists result from an examination process, it is the District's practice to appoint only from the Promotional eligible list until all names from that list have been considered. The eligible list has a duration of three years.  Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation.