Hiring & Classifications Manager (Psa Opt 1)

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security seeks a Hiring & Classifications Manager to lead its Hiring Section. The position performs complex professional Human Resources functions and directs the full hiring and classification process, from position-description review and classification through recruitment, selection, and job offers. The manager supervises HR professionals, advises agency leadership on hiring, classification, and collective bargaining requirements, develops hiring policies and procedures, directs agency recruitment, serves as the Hiring Compliance Coordinator, and acts as backup Labor Relations Administrator. The role is based at the agency’s Springfield headquarters, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of three to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends. Travel, including overnight stays when appropriate, is required. IEMA-OHS coordinates Illinois disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programs; supports local emergency planning; operates the State Emergency Operations Center and a 24-hour Communication Center; and administers programs related to radiation safety and emergency response.

Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of four years of college; courses in business or public administration are preferred.
At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Ability to use state-issued equipment, such as a cell phone or laptop.
Successful completion of a criminal history check through the Illinois State Police.
Compliance with applicable revolving-door restrictions and required Statements of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

Five years of professional Human Resources experience with the start-to-finish hiring process.
Three years of experience interpreting and implementing collective bargaining agreements related to hiring.
Three years of experience interpreting and following the Personnel Code, the Governor’s Comprehensive Employment Plan for Agencies Under the Jurisdiction of the Governor, executive or administrative orders, or equivalent hiring rules.
Two years of professional experience supervising staff.
Three years of experience working with auditors and other stakeholders, including administration and management, hiring managers, and agency labor staff.
Five years of experience using personnel systems such as HRIS, IMSH/PEERS, EELS, Docuware, or SuccessFactors, or equivalent systems.
Three years of professional recruiting, sourcing, and talent acquisition experience.
Two years of professional experience maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information in a private or public organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the agency’s Hiring Section and direct the full hiring and classification process, from position-description review and classification through recruitment, selection, and offer.
Serve as the HR Hiring Manager for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
Serve as a full-line supervisor and ensure employees receive appropriate training in work procedures and practices.
Advise agency administration and supervisors as a subject matter expert on hiring-related issues.
Serve as the backup Labor Relations Administrator.
Develop and update reports, records, and statistics concerning position vacancies and hiring, including sensitive and confidential information.
Review and respond to audit requests in accordance with agency and CMS requirements.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.