DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE SERVICES
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deputy Director of Employee Services. This position will oversee all matters involving human resources, labor relations, and recruitment for the Agency. The position provides advice and guidance to the Executive Deputy Director, Chief of Staff, and Director on all matters involving human resources and labor relations and provides oversight of subordinate management staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in being a leader of human resources for a Department whose focus is on the welfare and protection of children. 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.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
- Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization.
Nice To Haves
- Prefers 5 years of professional experience managing a human resources program.
- Prefers 5 years of experience supervising professional staff.
- Prefers 5 years of professional experience in the oversight of a large program.
- Prefers professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Prefers professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization.
Responsibilities
- Serves as Deputy Director of the Office of Employee Services, overseeing all matters involving human resources, labor relations, and recruitment for the Agency
- Provides advice and guidance to the Executive Deputy Director, Chief of Staff, and Director on all matters involving human resources and labor relations
- Serves as spokesperson on behalf of the Director and the Agency on all matters related to human resources and labor relations in all levels of interaction with government officials, other state agencies, community organizations, and the general public
- Oversees and organizes the human resource functions of the agency
- Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
