RECRUITMENT SOURCING SPECIALIST

Position Summary

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire a Recruitment Sourcing Specialist for the Division of Statewide Recruitment & Retention. This position will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential candidates by using targeted research, multiple sourcing channels, and recruitment technology to find specialized or hard‑to‑reach talent. They build and maintain organized talent pipelines, analyze market and labor‑force data, and advise hiring leaders by presenting evidence-based insights and recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to implement new and improve existing recruitment strategies and support and collaborate with other State agencies on their recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will also have strong communication, and interpersonal skills while displaying strong project management skills to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including State agency hiring managers, HR professionals, legal and compliance teams, and potential candidates. We invite all qualified candidates to apply!

Position Essential Functions

• Under general direction of the Central Management Services (CMS) Career Services Manager, serving as the Recruitment Sourcing Specialist in the Bureau of Personnel (BoP) Recruitment and Retention Division, organizes, plans, executes, controls and evaluates the operation of identifying, attracting, and developing talent pipelines for positions ranging from entry-level to senior leadership.
• Provides direct support for executive and specialized recruitment initiatives.
• Leads recruitment marketing and outreach plan development and initiatives.
• Monitors and analyzes data and reporting for recruitment.
• Provides consult and guidance on special projects as assigned by management.
• 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 (4) years of college with coursework in human resources, talent acquisition, or workforce planning.
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or workforce planning, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience performing talent sourcing, executive search, recruitment, workforce planning, or talent acquisition activities for executive level, highly specialized, or hard-to-fill position, including identifying and recruiting passive candidates through direct sourcing methods, networking, professional associations, social media platforms, and recruitment technologies for a public or business organization.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internet search methodologies, and other recruitment technologies.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with hiring managers, executives, candidates, community organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience performing talent sourcing, executive search, recruitment, workforce planning, or talent acquisition activities for executive level, highly specialized, or hard-to-fill position, including identifying and recruiting passive candidates through direct sourcing methods, networking, professional associations, social media platforms, and recruitment technologies for a public or business organization.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internet search methodologies, and other recruitment technologies.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with hiring managers, executives, candidates, community organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience conducting talent mapping, competitive workforce analysis, or labor market intelligence activities.
• Prefers working knowledge of Illinois State government hiring practices, Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements, or similar public-sector employment practices.

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 travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• 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.

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 State of Illinois’ central operational support agency, the team that keeps government running smoothly behind the scenes. We provide the essential services that enable more than 80 agencies, boards, and commissions to serve the people of Illinois effectively. As the backbone of state operations, CMS delivers high‑quality, reliable, and forward‑thinking services that help government programs work efficiently and meet the needs of residents statewide.

Our vision is to be the trusted partner dedicated to the success of the State of Illinois through service, optimization, and inclusion. Our mission is to be the accessible agency that delivers essential, effective, and efficient services to State agencies and the people of Illinois. Our core values are: Trusted, Strategic, Effective, Innovative, Responsive, and Inclusive. Through strategic leadership CMS plays a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness of Illinois State government.

CMS provides a broad portfolio of statewide services through specialized bureaus such as: Administrative Hearings • African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission • Statewide Benefits • Communication and Information • Diversity and Inclusion • Fleet Administration • Labor Relations • Operational Excellence • Statewide Personnel • Property Management • Strategic Sourcing • Surplus Equipment Control.

CMS also operates internal service bureaus that support our agency’s own effectiveness and efficiency, including: Internal Audit • Finance and Management • Government Affairs • Human Resources • Legal Services • Strategic Transformation.

Professionals who join CMS become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to continuous improvement and public service excellence. CMS offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful statewide initiatives, collaborate with skilled and talented colleagues, shape strategic improvements across Illinois government, and support the operational foundation that allows state agencies to better serve the residents of Illinois. CMS is a place for people who want their work to matter; where innovation, service, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

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