HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE

POSITION SUMMARY

Central Management Services Human Resources Office is seeking to hire a Human Resources Associate to serve as the front desk receptionist and as a member of the Hiring and Selection staff. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, have great attention to detail, the ability to think critically, and an advanced proficiency in operating Human Resources computer software systems. This person will learn all aspects of hiring and selection as well. This is a great opportunity to anyone that is looking to start their career in Human Resources! We invite all interested candidates to apply!

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general direction of the Hiring & Selection Manager, performs a variety of specialized paraprofessional
  human resources assignments for the Central Management Services (CMS) Human Resources Office and its staff.

• Assists and supports Hiring & Selection staff with aspects of the hiring process.

• Serves as the Onboarding and Offboarding liaison for the Human Resources Office.

• Serves as the front desk receptionist for the Human Resources Office providing non-technical advice and
  assistance to both CMS agency employees and the public by telephone and/or walk-in inquiries.

• Prepares and maintains a variety of records for assigned area.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college or satisfactory
  completion of an approved training program.
• Requires skill in keyboarding accurately at 30 wpm.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers working knowledge of hiring practices and procedures.
• Prefers working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and/or Teams.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of framing correspondence and reports with grammatical correctness.
• Prefers working knowledge of establishing and developing written instructions and procedures.
• Prefers working knowledge of performing routine maintenance on Xerox multifunction devices for printing, copying, and faxing documents.

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 attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• 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.

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 service 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 oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination

STATE OF ILLINOIS BENEFITS

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).

• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.

• 3 paid personal business days per year.

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.

• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan.

• Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!