Senior Employment Recruiter / Human Resources Specialist

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Senior Employment Recruiter.  Under general direction, this position will plan, organize, develop, and execute recruitment activities throughout various areas of the state and in border states as needed.  The position will establish long range goals and objectives and provide leadership, mentoring, and training to lower-level recruitment staff.  The position will travel extensively, representing the Department at various recruitment functions, job fairs, career days, college and university workshops, and Department of Employment Security workshops to promote employment with the Department.  This position will establish and maintain effective professional networks and public relations with both public and private organizations, officials, and other state agencies regarding recruitment efforts.  The position will also develop, organize, and prepare marketing strategies for hiring qualified individuals.  This position provides a great opportunity for an organized, energetic, outgoing person who is interested in helping DCFS ensure we have an excellent pool of strong candidates to fill positions throughout the Department.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibilities

1.  Serves as Senior Employment Recruiter

2.  Establishes and maintains effective professional networks and public relations with both public and private organizations, officials, and other state agencies regarding recruitment efforts to effectuate the successful recruitment of qualified individuals for vacancies within DCFS

3.  Provides individual consultation to candidates seeking job opportunities with DCFS

4.  Confers with Personnel Managers regarding possible qualified candidates, providing education and background information

5.  Prepares reports and correspondence related to interviewing and recruitment activities and issues

6.  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

2.  Requires two years of professional human resources experience

Specialized Skills:

Of the previously noted years of experience, requires that the experience include professional employment recruitment, to ensure the ability to provide guidance and leadership to lower-level staff

Preferred Qualifications

1.  3 years of direct employment recruitment experience for a public or business organization

2.  2 years of experience developing marketing strategies for a public or business organization

3.  1 year of experience conducting training in a public or business organization

Employment Conditions

1.  Requires the ability to pass a background check

2.  Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including overnight and weekend travel

3.  Requires the ability to conduct recruiting activities and work at events outside of normal hours of operation

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.  The Office of Employee Services works in a supportive capacity by managing human resources functions to enable front line workers to fulfill the Department’s mission of providing services for children and youth.