Human Resources Director

Agency : Department of Human Services 
Opening Date: 04/24/2024
Closing Date/Time: 05/07/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $8,033 - $11,084 per month ($96,396 - $133,008 per year) 
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Cook 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Plan/BU: None 
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Posting Identification Number 36954 Position Overview The Division of Mental health is seeking to hire a dynamic, detail-oriented Human Resources Director for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois. This role includes p roviding managerial direction for the human resources program including personnel, transactions, classifications, labor relations, insurance and retirement programs. Plans, directs and coordinates personnel functions for the facility. Administers and enforces the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Personnel Code by monitoring and reviewing employee personnel transactions including but not limited to hiring, salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, demotions, separations, suspensions and discharges. An ideal candidate will ensure that management focuses on providing a positive and productive work environment for all employees.
Job Responsibilities Serves as the Human Resources Director at Madden Mental Health Center.  Serves as facility-wide Labor Relations administrator, including bargaining units. Serves as full-line supervisor. Administers the Classifications plan for the facility. Directs implementation of employee benefit programs pursuant to CMS Rules, State Retirement System, State Group Insurance Act, Deferred Compensation Program, Upward Mobility and other applicable laws and regulatory documents. Provides advice, consultation, interpretation and assistance to current and former employees and management relating to human resource programs including benefit plans, testing, collective bargaining contracts and Personnel Rules. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college. Requires three (3) years progressively responsible human resources administrative experience in a public or business organization. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience working with human resources rules, regulations and procedures. Two (2) years of professional experience working with multiple collective bargaining agreements. Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience, preferably five (5) years, supervising paraprofessional and professional staff including assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time off. Three (3) years of professional experience providing advice and counsel to employees and senior leaders regarding personnel issues. Three (3) year of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders orally and in writing daily ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed. Three (3) years of professional personnel experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism. Master's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration. Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certification. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to become certified as an interviewer. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel software programs. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4:30pm 
Work Location:  1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141 
Division of Mental Health
Madden Mental Health Center
Human Resources
Agency Contact:  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Employee Services; Health Services ; Social Services 
About the Agency The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
Revolving Door:  Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor ("OEIG") or may be subject to a fine.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
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