Jackie Tithof Steere

Director of Administration @Bloomingdale Park District

Bloomingdale, IL, US

Serve as agency health benefits coordinator and wellness ambassador, administering an employee benefits program including vision, dental, life, and health insurances; a wellness program; and an IMRF retirement plan. Collaborate with the finance department to research, recommend, and develop competitive employee compensation programs to attract and retain staff. Answer all HR-related inquiries from employees and keep executive director apprised on matters having significant impact on the human resource operations of the District. Monitor unemployment claims and adhere to IDES rulings. Draft and implement policies and procedures relating to human resource administration, revising the personnel policy manual and benefit administration in compliance with all state, local, and federal requirements. Assist staff as necessary with the recruitment of employees and documentation of disciplinary measures. Implement processes for onboarding new hires – from new employee packets to new employee orientation – and terminating employees – including conducting exit interviews. Consult with legal counsel, as needed, to guide fellow department heads and supervisors in resolving HR issues with their staffs. Coordinate District’s programs to provide incentives and activities to foster staff recognition and engagement. Assist executive director with day-to-day operations of the Park District. Serve as District’s FOIA officer, OMA officer, and COVID-19 ambassador. Member of the District’s administrative leadership team and training and safety committees. Outside the agency, participate as a board member of the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association’s administrative professionals\' group and a COVID-19 ambassador for the Illinois Department of Public Health. Maintain budgets and negotiate contracts for office equipment. Responsible for editing much of the agency’s communications. Train and supervise staff as necessary.

University of Michigan

Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Edsel Ford High School

College Prep, Business