HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

About the Position

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking a motivated, independent, and experienced Human Resources Transaction Specialist. The Transaction Specialist will be responsible for accurately interpreting the Personnel Code, Pay Plan , and Bargaining Unit Contract as well as agency policies and transaction guidelines to process agency transactions and provide technical support and professional guidance on Human Resource matters. The ideal candidate is a team player who brings people together, enjoys working in a fast-pace environment, and has great attention to detail. We encourage all interested and qualified candidates to apply. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Independently prepares, reviews, and processes personnel transactions maintaining proper execution, accuracy, and completeness.

2. Hiring & Onboarding

3. Prepares human resource related reports and provides professional human resource leadership, guidance, collaboration, and assistance.

4. Offboarding

5. Tracks and monitors all trainees, term, temporary, and emergency appointments.

6. Creates updates, and maintains personnel files.

7. Serves as back up for timekeeping and employee benefits during absence of the timekeeping/benefits staff.

8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business, personnel administration or related field. 

2. Requires two years of professional human resources experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers two years' experience working in human resources.

2. Prefers intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

3. Prefers two years' experience preparing and reviewing reports.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is to support and maintain a climate that enables a strong economy for our customers - taxpayers, businesses, workers and communities - by keeping, attracting and growing businesses, maintaining a skilled workforce, and enhancing communities so that the climate here is one in which businesses, small and large, and workers, can succeed to the greatest extend possible. The Illinois Department of Commerce delivers impactful and efficient programs and services through focused on business, community, and workforce development.