Human Resources Representative - Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is hiring a Human Resources Representative to act as Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator for all military leave types. The position sits in the Compliance and Control Unit in Springfield, Illinois, and is a salaried, full-time union position with an anticipated starting salary of $5,834 per month.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator for all military leave types for assigned areas.
• Perform professional human resources assignments for those areas.
• Monitor and track all military leave types used by staff, and prepare and track the corresponding correspondence.
• Act as backup to other Military Leaves of Absence Coordinators.
• Prepare and maintain files, records and documents for the unit.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the above duties.

Required profile

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four years of college.
• One year of professional experience, preferably in human resources, or completion of an approved training program.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays, and to work overtime, including evenings and weekends.
• Must pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the state does not sponsor visas.

Preferred qualifications

• At least two years of experience interpreting and applying the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Contracts and policies and procedures.
• At least one year of experience with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA).
• Experience interpreting and applying military orders related to leaves of absence, and coordinating and tracking leaves of absence.
• Experience in a human resources office and in communicating orally and in writing.

What we offer

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation.
• Flexible schedules, hybrid work and flexible time in some program areas.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave, 13-14 paid state holidays, 12 paid sick days and 10-25 days of paid vacation.
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application system; paper applications are not accepted.