Human Resources Representative (Personnel Transactions)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is hiring a Human Resources Representative for its Transactions Unit in Springfield, Illinois. The position handles personnel transactions, provides personnel transaction expertise to staff, acts as a resource person in the unit, and serves as a liaison with the Payroll Office and the CMS. It is a salaried, full-time union position with two vacancies.

Key responsibilities

• Engage in professional human resources assignments for the Transactions Unit under direction.
• Provide personnel transaction expertise to staff and act as a resource person in the unit.
• Compose and prepare personnel correspondence and reports in support of personnel administration.
• Serve as a liaison with the Payroll Office and with CMS, certifying effective operations.
• 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 satisfactory 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

• Experience with personnel transactions, interpreting personnel rules, pay plans, collective bargaining agreements and position classification plans.
• Experience communicating orally and in writing, and handling confidential information.
• Experience in a high-volume human resources office (at least 3,000 employees).
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Adobe Pro or similar programs, and with SAP ERP or similar HCM programs.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $5,834 per month, with a range of $5,834 to $8,683 per month.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation.
• Flexible schedules, hybrid options, 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave, and 12 paid sick days.
• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

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