HR Generalist (Human Resources Specialist)

About the role

The State of Illinois, through Central Management Services (CMS), is hiring an HR Generalist (Human Resources Specialist) in Springfield. The role supports a wide range of HR functions, from personnel actions and policy guidance to hiring support, onboarding and employee engagement, acting as a trusted partner to managers and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, review, approve, correct or disapprove personnel hiring interview packets and hiring transactions for accuracy, completeness and compliance with the Personnel Code, Pay Plan and structured interview process
• Serve as a primary contact for CMS HR activities, including personnel actions, benefits (including FMLA and LOA), timekeeping, employee experience, classifications and recruiting
• Prepare, maintain and store HR records and files
• Perform special projects for the Assistant HR Manager and other duties as assigned

Required profile

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of college
• Two years of professional human resources experience
• Preferred: three years of experience reviewing and approving personnel transactions, creating position descriptions, running employee recognition and engagement programs, timekeeping and benefits, and employee recruitment
• Preferred: three years of experience with HRIS/HCM systems such as SuccessFactors, Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
• Preferred: three years of experience handling confidential HR matters, labor relations discussions and structured interviews
• Preferred: three years of experience creating and updating HR procedures, process documentation and training materials

Conditions of employment

• Background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Overtime, including evenings and weekends, and ability to travel with overnight stays
• Valid driver's license and use of agency technology in line with information security policies
• Ability to attend seminars, conferences and trainings

What we offer

• Pay of $7,334-$8,750 per month
• Group insurance (health, life, dental, vision), pension through the State Employees Retirement System and deferred compensation
• 10-25 days of paid vacation, 12 days of paid sick time, 3 personal business days, 13-14 paid holidays and 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness eligibility
• Flexible work schedules and up to 5 days per week in the office