Human Resources Hiring Representative

at  State of Illinois

Agency: Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2024
Salary: $5,423 - $7,721/monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $5,423/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Hiring and Recruitment Human Resources Representative is under general direction of the Human Resources Deputy Manager, serves in journey level professional capacity performing confidential, complex, and specialized human resources administration activities. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. If you desire to become a valued member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or a change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college AND one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in human resources, OR satisfactory completion of an approved training program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) or more years professional experience gaining knowledge of the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, the structured interview process, Veterans Preference, the Comprehensive Employment Plan (CEP), and/or other departmental policies, procedures and processes
• One (1) or more years professional experience in hiring and selection
• One (1) or more years professional experience framing correspondence and reports with grammatical correctness
• One (1) or more years professional experience gaining knowledge of the state government and its processes
• One (1) or more professional experience utilizing personnel-related computer systems, such as Personnel Examination and Eligibility Records Systems (PEERS), SuccessFactors, or a related Human Capital Management (HCM) System
• One (1) or more years professional experience utilizing personnel-related templates, or other letter/symbol guides

• Under direction from the Deputy Human Resources Manager, serves as a Hiring & Recruitment Representative
• Serves, organizes and conducts structured interviews and screening criteria with the panel often consisting of a combination of employing entity managers and/or technical experts
• Serves as liaison and provides guidance to Department of Veterans Affairs management, supervisors, Central Management Services, Human Resources Staff regarding related inquiries
• Assist Human Resources Specialist, Manager and Deputy Manager in the preparation of and help conduct recruitment workshops and career fairs
• Verifies interviewer certification status
• Prepares reports, correspondence, memorandums, charts, graphs, etc. for management approval to address management and/or other requests
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above