LABOR RELATIONS/HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (OPTION 1 - GENERAL ADMINIST

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Date:  Apr 22, 2024
Location: 

Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID:  36869

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 04/23/2024
Closing Date/Time:  05/06/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $8,033 - $11,084 per month ($96,396 - $133,008 per year) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. 

 

Posting Identification Number  36869

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a dynamic, detail-oriented Human Resources and Labor Relations Administrator for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center.  This role includes administering, implementing, and enforcing human resource and labor relation activities in ensuring compliance with the Illinois Personnel Code, the Personnel Rules of the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), the Pay Plan, rules, and regulations.  An ideal candidate will ensure that management focuses on providing a positive and productive work environment for all employees.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as Director of Labor Relations and Human Resources for Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center.
  2. Administers and enforces the Illinois Personnel Code, the Personnel Rules of the Department of Central Management Services and the Pay Plan.
  3. Coordinates the establishment, supervision and maintenance of a system for reviewing position descriptions (CMS-104’s) to ensure that timely and accurate reporting and updating of significant changes in job content, subordinate supervision and/or supervisor.
  4. Serves as full-line supervisor.
  5. Monitors staff processing personnel transactions and maintains personnel records.
  6. Implements the personnel processes related to employment of staff.
  7. Serves as a member of the Executive Staff. 
  8. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
  2. Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Two (2) years of professional experience working with human resources rules, regulations, and procedures.
  2. Two (2) years of professional experience working with multiple collective bargaining agreements.
  3. Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience, preferably five (5) years, supervising paraprofessional and professional staff including assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time off.
  4. Three (3) years of professional experience providing advice and counsel to employees and senior leaders regarding personnel issues.
  5. Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
  6. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders orally and in writing daily ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
  7. Three (3) years of professional personnel experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
  8. Master’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
  9. Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certification.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

3. Requires the ability to become certified as an interviewer.  

4. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word and Excel software programs.

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

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm 
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125 

Division of Mental Health

Elizabeth Packard Health Center

Human Resources
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Employee Services; Health Services ; Social Services 

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

  • A Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

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.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

 

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