Main Duties

• Provide general leadership and guidance regarding the recruitment process including researching, developing, and implementing effective recruiting and staffing strategies to source a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent (job advertisements, career fairs, on-campus recruiting, social media outreach, etc.).
• Manage vacancy control requests, forecast recruitment needs, hold regular check-in meetings with HR team and hiring managers to discuss status of vacancies and recruitment strategy
• Manage the position posting process
• Ensure proper compliance with State Universities Civil Service Statute and Rules, and Civil Service procedures
• Review resumes, complete credential assessments, schedule, and attend interviews
• Collaborate and provide guidance to managers through the recruitment and interview process
• Develop and prepare narratives, reports and statistics regarding the recruiting function

Retention, Recognition, and Engagement –

• Research, develop, and implement effective retention programs to include, but not be limited to, exit interviews, stay interviews, and employee engagement surveys
• Oversee SURS employee recognition programs, the employee morale committee, and employee service awards
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.

• Knowledge above the rudimentary understanding of principles and procedures used in human resources (i.e. recruitment, selection, compensation, and human resources information systems).
• Knowledge above the rudimentary understanding of federal and state laws, rules, and/or regulations affecting public human resources administration; ability to develop a broad knowledge of those of the employing institution.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Skill in utilizing organization and time management and in effectively managing multiple priorities on a daily basis.
• Strong/excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to effectively present information including writing and editing reports and other materials and to respond to requests for guidance and/or clarification.
• Ability to employ critical thinking skills, creativity, and ingenuity for effective and timely problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and to work effectively as a member of a team and/or as a project leader with the public and staff
• Ability to organize, analyze and interpret data and have strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Experience working in public sector human resources
• Experience building recruiting programs and sourcing candidates using social media platforms such as LinkedIn
• Experience using ADP

• This is a hybrid position, a combination of remote workdays and office workdays, based in Champaign, IL. During the initial training period, fully in-office workdays may be required.

• Insurance benefits, including medical, vision and dental
• Participation in SURS retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave after six months of employment
• Casual/business casual attire (dependent on job duties)
• Flexible work environment
• Free parking
• 37.5-hour standard work week