ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

9d•$8,750 - $10,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Assistant Human Resources Manager. 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 and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization in the field of human resources.
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Prefers three years of professional experience providing high level professional assistance to the human resources director of a public or private organization.
Prefers three years of coordinating, supervising, or conducting recruitment events for a public or private organization.
Prefers two years of experience supervising staff in an office setting.
Prefers completion of a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or public administration.
Prefers three years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or private organization.
Prefers three years of experience serving as a representative of their supervisor for a public or private organization.

Responsibilities

Serves as Human Resources Manager
Serves as assistant to the Deputy Director regarding sensitive and potentially controversial issues
Serves as full line supervisor
Represents the Deputy Director and the Department at appropriate administrative and programmatic meetings
Coordinates meetings and events on behalf of the Deputy Director
Researches issues and compiles information in response to inquiries relating to human resources documents, files, and records
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

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)
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)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)