COOK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 130

 The Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department is responsible for overseeing, reviewing and approving the hiring of staff, assuring that new staff are qualified and supported in their new roles. The Department handles employee relations including investigations of complaints, the implementation of effective performance management practices, orientations, and providing guidance to staff in the areas of benefits and leaves. The Human Resources Department is also charged with updating and maintaining District policies.

Carrie Tisch     Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and F.O.I.A. Officer

• Oversees Human Resources Department
• F.O.I.A.
• Nondiscrimination Coordinator
• Complaint Manager
• Licensure
• Hiring/Recruiting
• Evaluations
• Leaves
• Attendance
• Investigations
• PERA

Catherine Hinz     Human Resources Assistant

• Licensure
• Complaint Manager
• Evaluations
• Contracts
• Handbooks
• State Reports
• Creating and Organizing Human Resource Systems
• Investigations

Mayra Esparza     Human Resources Assistant II

• Licensure checks and compliance
• New employee orientation and onboarding
• Contracts and employee agreements
• Unemployment claims
• Employee relations and support
• Assists with the recruitment of staff
• Manages and maintains personnel files and employee information
• Creates and posts open positions
• GCN trainings
• Assists with investigations
• Manages and maintains requests for additional coursework from staff for advancement on the salary schedule

Laurie Hoge       Employee Benefits Coordinator

• Coordinates the District’s insurance, benefit programs, and 403(b) annuity plans
• Payroll management (IMRF, TRS, Social Security)
• Manages and maintains employee information
• Oversees submission of District payroll
• Provides guidance to employees on retirement and disability benefits
• Assists in the onboarding of new employees
• Monitors daily attendance and leave plans
• Coordinates vacation request procedures
• Processes leave requests under FMLA and ADA

Tamencia Nolan     Payroll and Benefits Clerk

• Manages and monitors the District’s payroll operations
• Coordinates the Distribution of paychecks
• Processes timesheets
• Maintains records related to union dues deductions
• Oversees deductions for annuities, wage garnishments., insurance and pension plans
• Maintains accurate TRS and IMRF information
• Assists in administering the District’s benefits program

Mitchell Soto-Rodriguez      Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

• Prepares and sends correspondence to staff
• New employee orientation and onboarding
• Manages the hiring process
• Employee relations and support
• Manages and maintains personnel files and employee information
• Conducts exit interviews
• Communicates job postings to universities and job boards
• Student teacher placement, student observers, and field experience requests
• Volunteers
• Verification of employment

Cynthia Recio     District Office Receptionist

• Welcomes visitors
• Responds to general Inquiries
• Serves as the District’s Substitute Coordinator
• Reviews and approves flyers for distribution
• Assists with managing the volunteer process
• Assists various departments with projects