HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST Job at Governor of Illinois in Alton

Job Requisition ID:50351

Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date: 10/17/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,589 - $9,974 per month ($79,068 - $119,688 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Human Resources Specialist for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. Under general direction of the Human Resources Director, serves as lead worker to lower-level staff in the Personnel Program for Alton Mental Health Center. Provides advice and counsel relative to personnel rules and classification plans. Assists the FMLA Coordinator and the Worker’s Compensation Coordinator with the Programs for the facility. Maintains current information and provides direction regarding DHS policies, facility policies and legislative mandates relative to Personnel requirements and standards. Serves as the backup Labor Relations Specialist. Serves as a member of the facility Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Committee. Identifies the need to establish and amends position classifications.

Essential Functions

• Administers and oversees personnel transactions, including completion of CMS-2’s.
• Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff.
• Assists the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Coordinator.
• Assists the Worker’s Compensation Coordinator.
• Serves as a member of the facility Credentialing and Privileging (C&P) Committee.
• Identifies the need to establish new position classifications; drafts position descriptions and submits for establishment.
• Serves as the backup Labor Relations Specialist.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college and two (2) years of professional human resources experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional experience working with human resources and labor relations, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Two (2) years of professional personnel experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
• Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, policies and procedures and legislative mandates regarding Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Worker’s Compensation.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience and/or lead worker experience including assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates and training staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with compassion, accessibility, responsibility, and equity.

Benefits

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)