What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Coordinator position at illinois?
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Employee Services works in a supportive capacity by managing human resources functions to enable front line workers to fulfill the Department’s mission of providing services for children and youth.
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Working Title: Human Resources Coordinator
Closing Date/Time: 04/15/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,253/month (Effective 7/1/24); Full Range $5,253-$7,721/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062
PUC: 90683018
REQ: #36486
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.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Human Resources Coordinator. Under direction, this position will perform professional duties in the area of transactions administration and employee programs for assigned agency divisions. The position will serve as a professional resource for assigned areas, applying extensive knowledge and expertise with personnel systems to answer questions, resolve conflicts, and research information. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is focused on ensuring that supportive personnel processes are fulfilled in an efficient, effective manner to provide the best possible service to agency employees. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as Human Resources Coordinator in the Springfield Office of Employee Services for assigned regions/divisions
- Monitors the personnel tracking system to ensure data entry is completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Informs employees of promotional policy
- In coordination with collective bargaining agreements and the Payroll Unit, answers technical and general inquiries from employees with regard to CMS rules, Pay Plan, collective bargaining contracts, payroll discrepancies, insurance and benefits, etc.
- Develops position postings
- Reviews to ensure that transactions and position descriptions correspond for assigned divisions, working with Classification Unit to reconcile and resolve any discrepancies
- Drafts letters in response to inquiries from former employees, prospective employees, other state agencies, and other appropriate entities regarding personnel matters such
- On a rotating basis, answers phones and opens, date stamps, and distributes mail for the unit in the absence of receptionist staff
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college
2. Requires one year of professional experience, preferably in human resources
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Agency Contact:
Chelsea Vance
Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Employee Services
Supervisor: Samantha Haynes
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Salary : $5,253 - $7,721
