What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - EMPLOYMENT OFFICER position at State of Illinois?
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.
- 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 are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerate above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
- Requires two years of professional human resources experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least two years of experience in the employment hiring process, including preparing, conducting, and documenting job interviews.
- Prefers at least two years of experience serving as a panel member in the interview process.
- Prefers at least two years of experience utilizing human resources software to coordinate the hiring process, including reviewing and scoring applicant resumes, sending interview invitations, sending regret letters, etc.
- Prefers at least two years of experience compiling bid records based on collective bargaining agreements.
- Prefers at least one year of experience creating and posting job vacancies utilizing human resources software.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency Overview
IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:30
Work Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
Email: FPR.EMPLOYMENT@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $6,339 - $9,178
