Argentene Hrysikos, Director
The Department of Human Resources is responsible for attracting, motivating and retaining the most qualified employees to ensure the effective operations of the Park District. The work of this department encompasses a coordinated effort with each department and region to attract and retain qualified individuals in order to enhance the success of the organization. The department specifically manages benefits, compensation, job classification, compliance, rules, candidate screening, policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements along with the related labor relations functions.
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Chicago Park District Employment Plan
Pursuant to the Judgment entered in the case of Michael L. Shakman, et. al. v. The Democratic Organization of Cook County, et. al., No. 69 C 2145 on October 26, 1984, the Chicago Park District and its employees are prohibited from conditioning, basing, or affecting the hiring of any governmental employee (except certain Exempt Positions) upon any political reason or factor.
HIRING MUST NOT BE BASED UPON OR AFFECTED BY THE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE’S POLITICAL AFFILIATION, POLITICAL SUPPORT OR ACTIVITY, POLITICAL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION, PROMISES OF SUCH POLITICAL SUPPORT, ACTIVITY, OR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION. NOR MAY HIRING BE BASED ON OR AFFECTED BY THE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE’S POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION.
View the Proposed Employment Plan Amendments here.
For comments regarding the Proposed Employment Plan Amendments, please e-mail HR@chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Documents for Current and Former Employees
The following documents include forms, policy and procedure information, and benefits information.