HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE
Peoria, IL, US, 61602
Job Requisition ID: 48108 - 2025-00156
Closing Date: 07/18/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692
Skill Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25): $5637 monthly; Full Range $5637 - $8026 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Peoria
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
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.
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 Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Human Resources Representative. Under the direction of the Personnel Officer, this position provides and performs a wide variety of highly sensitive and confidential duties dealing with personnel activities on a continual basis. In the absence of the Personnel Officer, assists in supervising the essential day-to-day personnel activities for the district. Reporting to this position is the Human Resources Associate. The incumbent assigns and evaluates staff work, prepares and signs performance evaluations, promotes good work performance, and approves time off.
Essential Functions
- Provides and performs a wide variety of highly sensitive and confidential duties dealing with personnel activities on a continual basis.
- Aids in the administration of the timekeeping system.
- Provides assistance in verifying that all job postings, interview schedules, interview ratings information, and Employment Decision forms conform to all departmental policies and procedures.
- Administers timely technical time-in-grade promotion paperwork.
- Serves as the Deferred Compensation liaison and the State Employee Retirement Coordinator for the district.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college and one year of professional experience, preferably in human resources or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers working knowledge of Illinois state government.
- Prefers ability to use computer systems, software, templates, or other guides.
- Prefers ability to instruct, guide and train others.
- Prefers ability to maintain files and clerical records and prepare reports.
- Prefers ability to keyboard accurately at a working rate of speed.
- Prefers ability to deal with the general public and office employees in a courteous and effective manner and often under strenuous conditions.
- Prefers ability to plan and supervise the work of subprofessional staff.
- Prefers ability to read, assimilate information and data, and recall with a reasonable degree of proficiency facts and figures.
- Prefers ability to follow and present facts clearly both oral and written.
- Prefers working knowledge of the Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, and departmental policies and procedures.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Human Resources Representative.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 401 Main St, Peoria, Illinois, 61602
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation Region 3/District 4/Bureau of Administrative Services
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Office & Administrative Support
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Peoria