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FMLA,LOA, Workers Compensation Coordinator

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Oct 22, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62704

Job Requisition ID:  41244

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/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: 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.

 

Posting Identification Number  41244 

 

 

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 Human Resources Representative serves as the Illinois Department of Veterans Affair's Leave of Absence (LOA) Coordinators and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Coordinator for all IDVA facilities.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as the Agency’s Leave of Absence (LOA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Coordinator
  • Serves as the Agency’s Light Duty (LD) and Worker’s Compensation (WC) Coordinator.
  • Prepares transactions for employees
  • Notifies supervisors of evaluation due dates, provides proper format of evaluation to supervisors, reviews and verifies they are properly completed.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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

Specialized Skills

  • Requires two (2) years of professional experience working with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for a public or private organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) or more years professional experience gaining knowledge of the Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, Group Insurance rules and regulations, Workers’ Compensation, Federal Merit Standards, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Civil Rights Act, and/or guidelines derived therefrom.
  • One (1) or more years professional experience gaining knowledge of state government, departmental policies, procedures, and processes, including those related to leave of absences.
  • One (1) or more years professional experience coordinating State of Illinois leave of absences, FMLA and Workers Compensation.
  • One (1) or more years professional experience framing correspondence and reports with grammatical correctness.
  • One (1) or more years professional experience soliciting and obtaining relevant information/data.
  • One (1) year of professional experience working with personnel-related computer systems, such as the Personnel Examination and Eligibility Records Systems (PEERS), SAP Human Capital Management Systems or similar, DocuWare, and Mobius Printing.
  • One (1) or more years professional experience utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Access, at an intermediate proficiency level.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass a background check.
  • Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc.).
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

 

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

Work Hours:  8:30AM-5:00PM Monday - Friday  
Work Location: 833 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62704-2617
Agency Contact: Alexandria.M.Puccetti@Illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Leadership & Management  

 

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

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.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • Alexandria.M.Puccetti@Illinois.gov

 

 

About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.


Nearest Major Market: Springfield

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