HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - EMPLOYMENT OFFICER

​Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Division/Section/Unit: Secretary's Office/Chief of Staff/Human Resources Specialist/Employment
HR Tracking #: 36957
Position Title: Human Resouces Specialist
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 04/09/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,339 a month; Full Range $6,339-$9,178 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number  45751 

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
 

 

Position Overview

Under general direction, performs the full range of highly responsible, complex and specialized duties relating to Human Resources (HR) Employment functions for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR). Conducts all aspects of the interview process. Provides journey level advice and recommendations to agency management/supervisors. Performs all aspects of the employment process, including posting, bidding, job notifications, hiring, reference checks, and Recall Lists. Serves as lead worker. Cross trains and provides backup to other areas in Human Resources to ensure HR functions are performed consistently, primarily for the Department’s classification program. Prepares, maintains, and stores a variety of HR records and files. 

State of Illinois Benefits
•    Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
•    12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
•    Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
•    Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
•    Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
•    Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
•    3 paid Personal Business Days annually
•    12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
•    10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
•    Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable) 
•    Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
•    For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
 

Essential Functions

• Conducts all aspects of the interview process.
• Provides journey level advice and recommendations to agency management/supervisors, HR staff and others regarding employment related inquiries, i.e. exempt positions, 4d(3) exempt positions, hiring and interview questions inherent to established policy, procedures, and laws. 
• Performs all aspects of the employment process, including posting, bidding, job notifications, hiring, reference checks, and Recall Lists. 
• Serves as lead worker.
• Cross trains and provides backup to other areas in Human Resources to ensure HR functions are performed consistently, primarily for the Department’s classification program.
• Prepares, maintains, and stores a variety of HR records and files. 
• Performs other duties as requires or assigned, which a