IDVA-CENTRAL OFFICE HIRING REPRESENTATIVE
Springfield, IL, US, 62704
Job Requisition ID: 48112
Closing Date/Time: 07/21/2025
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary as of 7/1/2025 $5,637 a month; Full range $5,637-$8,026 monthly.
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 48112
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.
Essential Functions
- Under direction from the Human Resources Manager, serves as a Hiring & Recruitment Representative.
- Serves, organizes and conducts structured interviews and screening criteria with the panel often consisting of a combination of employing entity managers and/or technical experts.
- Serves as liaison and provides guidance to Department of Veterans Affairs management, supervisors, Central Management Services, Human Resources Staff regarding related inquiries.
- Assists Human Resources Specialist, Manger and Human Resources Director in the preparation of and help conduct recruitment workshops and career fairs.
- Verifies interviewer certification status.
- Prepares reports, correspondence, memorandums, charts, graphs, etc. for management approval to address management and/or other requests.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college and one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in human resources, or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) or more years professional experience gaining knowledge of the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, the structured interview process, Veterans Preference, the Comprehensive Employment Plan (CEP), and/or other departmental policies, procedures and processes.
- One (1) or more years professional experience in hiring and selection.
- One (1) or more years professional experience framing correspondence and reports with grammatical correctness.
- One (1) or more years professional experience gaining knowledge of the state government and its processes.
- One (1) or more professional experience utilizing personnel-related computer systems, such as Personnel Examination and Eligibility Records Systems (PEERS), SuccessFactors, or a related Human Capital Management (HCM) System.
- One (1) or more years professional experience utilizing personnel-related templates, or other letter/symbol guides.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Interview certified within two months of employment.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- 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 use of agency-supplied equipment (mobile phone, laptop, etc.).
- 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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Work Location: 833 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62704-2617
Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.APPLICANTS@ILLINOIS.GOV
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.
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
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