Human Resources Specialist (Special Skills) Agency : Department of Healthcare and Family Services
JOB POSTING ID: PS37998 START DATE: 5/21/24 Closing Date: 06/04/2024
Salary: $5,901- $8,825 (Anticipated starting salary non-state $5901)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 PS37998 The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Division of Personnel and Administrative Services is seeking to hire a Human Resources Specialist to serve in a journey level professional capacity performing complex, specialized professional duties in human resources administration activities for Transactions Unit B. This position serves as professional resource to lower-level staff and other agency staff on transaction activities. Additionally, the position will process personnel transactions verifying compliance with Rules, Pay Plan, bargaining unit contracts and supplemental procedures, HFS policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about Human Resource hiring and best practices that compliment a strategic direction, initiate and adopt standards and processes to meet the challenging needs of our teams, demonstrating a strong attention to detail, independent initiative and strong interpersonal skills, and possess excellent organizational skills.
HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
• Monday-Friday work schedule • Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description Serves in a journey level professional capacity performing complex, specialized professional duties in human resources administration activities for the Division of Personnel & Administrative Services, Transactions Unit B Serves as professional resource to lower-level staff and other agency staff on transaction activities Processes personnel transactions verifying compliance with Rules, Pay Plan, bargaining unit contracts and supplemental procedures, Healthcare & Family Services (HFS) policies and procedures Serves as a liaison with CMS Transactions staff in processing transactions for the agency Directs the research of information to files and records Provides professional human resources assistance to the Selection and Recruitment Section on hiring activities in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreements, the Comprehensive Employment Plan, and CMS Compliance Coordinates with other components of the Division of Personnel and Administrative Services including Labor Relations, Selection and Recruitment, Classifications and Benefits to ensure that all subjects which cross work areas are handled efficiently and timely Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college and two (2) years of professional human resources experience Preferred Qualifications One (1) years of experience reviewing and completing hiring paperwork One (1) year of experience preparing and processing personnel transactions. Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing human resources transactions related to the end to end hiring process. Examples include applications, bid records, and collective bargaining agreements Two (2) years of experience working with Personnel Codes, Rules, Pay Plans and Collective Bargaining Contracts Two (2) years of professional experience working in a human resources organization One (1) year of experience in human resources related computer systems such as but not limited to Personnel Examination and Eligibility Records Systems (PEERS), Success Factors, etc. Two (2) years of professional experience providing leadership and guidance to other staff for a public or private organization Specialized Skills Requires one (1) year of experience reviewing and completing hiring paperwork Requires one (1) year of experience preparing and processing personnel transactions Employment Condition Requires the ability to pass a background check Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location: 2946 Old Rochester Rd, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Agency Contact: Posting Group: Employee Services
This position [DOES] contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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