CLASS STUDIES MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Bureau of Personnel is seeking a motivated and experienced human resource professional to manage all aspects of the class studies division including, but not limited to, process improvement, relationship management, compliance, training, team building, and motivation. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to multi-task and demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to positively lead others in an ever-changing environment. Attention to detail, critical thinking, research and comparison, clear and concise communication, and excellent follow through skills are all critical to working with and to being successful with this team. Central Management Services offers a competitive salary, paid sick time, vacation time, paid holidays, and an impressive benefits package. We welcome all interested and qualified individuals who want to deliver top-quality services to Illinois executive agencies and customers and can contribute to our mission of supporting the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves to apply!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general direction, manages the Class Studies Unit.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for class study projects.
• Serves as full line supervisor directing the activities of professional staff working within the Class Studies Unit.
• Serves as an advisor to CMS Labor Relations staff regarding class studies.
• Performs liaison duties with agencies, other units of the Bureau, and the Civil Service Commission relative to class studies.
• Plans, develops, and implements class studies training.
• Manages and directs the presentation of allocation appeal packages.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college. 
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization in human resources, including position classification, salary administration, or a directly related area. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers extensive knowledge of the review and/or development of class specifications covered under Personnel Codes.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of the Personnel Codes, Personnel Rules, Pay Plans, and various bargaining unit contracts.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience using oral and written communication skills to effectively convey technical human resources concepts.
• Prefers working knowledge of providing expert testimony and presenting cases to the Civil Service Commission or a similar commissions or boards.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of the Civil Service Commission Rules as they pertain to class studies and the process.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of computerized human resources software applications.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a related field

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

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

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens.  The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.  Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle fleet oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination. 

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers 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.
• 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan.
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually).
• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually.

 If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!