RECRUITMENT CENTRAL PROGRAM EXPERT

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Bureau of Personnel is seeking to hire a seasoned, diverse human resources professional with experience in all aspects of the hiring process including recruitment, process improvement, compliance, relationship management, conducting meetings, and facilitating training. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, lead others in an everchanging environment, and incorporate modern best practices while delivering top-quality services, guidance, and support to all Illinois executive agencies and customers. This individual will possess strong communication skills, excellent presentation skills, and exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills. Management Services offers a competitive salary, paid sick time, vacation time, paid holidays, and an impressive benefits package. We welcome interested applicants who want to be on the forefront of the state’s recruitment process and who can contribute to our mission of supporting the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves to apply today!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general direction of the Statewide Recruitment Manager, leads, executes, and approves all aspects of the recruitment and retention process including career counseling and outreach.
• Leads and participates in various recruitment activities such as Veteran’s Outreach workshops, Minority Outreach workshops, Community job fairs, University and College recruitments using various methods and technology including, but not limited to via phone, chat, email, in-person and/or virtually.
• Performs research to determine best practices and methods for counseling applicants on the State of Illinois hiring process.
• Serves as a lead worker.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college.
• Requires two years of professional human resources experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience in career counseling and/or assessment of skills.
• Prefers working knowledge of the Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, Federal Merit Standards, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Civil Rights Act, and the Comprehensive Employment Plan as well as related departmental policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines derived therefrom.
• Prefers working knowledge of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Human Capital Management (HCM), and/or Personnel systems such as WinCATs, JACS, PEERS, and the SuccessFactors job posting system.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional supervisory experience.
• Prefers working knowledge of process improvement concepts and techniques.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with some overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!