CMS HR GENERALIST (HR Specialist)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•$7,334 - $8,750•Hybrid

About The Position

The CMS HR Generalist supports a wide range of human resources functions, including personnel actions and policy guidance, hiring support, onboarding, and employee engagement. The role partners with managers and staff to address HR questions, streamline processes, improve day-to-day operations, and contribute to recruitment initiatives and process-enhancement projects. Under general direction from the CMS Assistant Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist reviews and processes hiring interview packets and hiring transactions, serving as a primary contact for CMS HR activities. The position also prepares and maintains HR records and files, completes special projects, and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Two years of professional human resources experience.
Complete a background check and self-disclose criminal history.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate, and possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to use agency technology and equipment in accordance with information security policies and confidentiality guidelines.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings relevant to the job duties.
Overtime is a condition of employment and may include scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional experience reviewing, approving, and/or correcting personnel transactions; creating and/or maintaining position descriptions; creating and/or running employee recognition or engagement programs; timekeeping or benefits; and/or employee recruitment.
Three years of professional experience using HR information systems such as HRIS, HCM/SuccessFactors, Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent systems to research, track, process, run reports, and resolve personnel-related actions and discrepancies.
Three years of professional experience handling sensitive or confidential HR matters, including labor relations discussions, confidential personnel documentation, and communications regarding hiring, benefits, and employee actions.
Three years of professional experience creating, maintaining, or updating HR procedures, process documentation, or training materials to support consistency, compliance, staff onboarding, and guidance to managers and employees.
Three years of professional experience conducting or supporting structured interviews.

Responsibilities

Receive, review, approve, correct, or disapprove personnel hiring interview packets and hiring transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the Personnel Code and Rules, Pay Plan, and structured interview process; ensure required documents and forms are attached.
Serve as a primary contact for CMS HR activities, including personnel transactions, benefits such as FMLA and leave of absence, timekeeping, employee experience, classifications, and recruiting.
Prepare, maintain, and store HR records and files.
Perform special projects for the Assistant Human Resources Manager.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon the position.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, depending on state-service tenure.
12 days of paid sick time annually, with carryover.
Three paid personal business days per year.
13–14 paid holidays per year, depending on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.