HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE

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Date:  Oct 18, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID:  42277

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Job Title: Human Resources Representative
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary - $5,423/Month; Full Range Salary - $5,423-$7,721/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  12-00-42277 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Human Resources is seeking to hire a Human Resource Representative.  This position will be based in transactions and will explain the proper interpretation and application of Personnel Code, CMS Personnel Rules, Pay Plan and Collective Bargaining Agreements, process employee transactions, review new employee documentation for correctness and completion, and maintains employee personnel files. The ideal candidate will be able to utilize their organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, apply their vast knowledge of human resource information and their desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Working at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is not just about having a job; it’s about becoming part of a lasting legacy of conservation, community, and connection. Every role at IDNR, no matter the field, contributes to something larger: protecting the natural spaces that define our state and ensuring they thrive for future generations. We welcome all interested candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

  • Under direction, provides technical services for assigned division of the Agency.
  • Prepares and explains new employee documents.
  • Directs the preparation of and prepares personnel transactions for the assigned Offices.
  • Assists the hiring area in conducting structured interviews, with a panel consisting of a combination of managers and/or technical experts, or functions as interviewer facilitator.
  • Confers with staff in CMS Service Section and other State Agencies Personnel Offices on various transaction matters such as inter-agency transfers, to obtain employee data, to correct or amend CMS-2's, to resolve transaction problems, to provide state service, continuous service, creditable service, etc.
  • Gathers information and prepares a variety of special reports, including budget data, overdue MC evaluations, transaction reports, agency vacancies, payroll discrepancies, etc.
  • 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 and one year of professional experience in human resources, or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers working knowledge of the Personnel Code, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, departmental policies and procedures.
  • Prefers ability to deal with high volume of information.
  • Prefers ability to sort information into like categories and verify by a systematic method the reliability of held information.
  • Prefers ability to read, assimilate information and data and recall, with a reasonably degree of proficiency, facts and figures.
  • Prefers ability to use computer systems, software, templates or other guides.
  • Prefers ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional staff.

Condition of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment to be considered for this position (the State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities):

  • Ability to pass a background check.

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

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm w/ 1 hour lunch  
Work Location:
IDNR Headquarters, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1813  
Agency Contact: 
Vicky Fowler
Email: Vicky.Fowler@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5387
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

This position DOES NOT 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.

 

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