DOC Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator

State of Illinois • Springfield, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Human Resources Representative to serve as a Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator for assigned areas. The position performs professional human resources assignments related to military leaves, monitors and tracks military leave types used by staff, prepares and tracks related correspondence, and maintains unit files, records, and documents. The coordinator also provides backup to other Military Leaves of Absence Coordinators in the Compliance and Control Unit and performs other related duties as assigned.

The position is based at the IDOC headquarters in Springfield, Illinois. The listed regular schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off. Hybrid availability ranges from one to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, may be required. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• One year of professional experience, preferably in human resources, or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Ability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and evenings and weekends when requested or required.
• Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
• Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in support of departmental digital enhancements.
• Ability to comply with employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience interpreting and applying the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Contracts, and policies and procedures.
• At least one year of experience interpreting and applying USERRA and ISERRA.
• At least one year of experience interpreting and applying military orders as they relate to leaves of absence.
• At least two years of experience coordinating and tracking leaves of absence.
• At least two years of experience working in a human resources office in a public or private sector agency.
• At least one year of experience communicating in oral and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Military Leaves of Absence Coordinator for all military leave types for assigned areas.
• Perform professional human resources assignments related to military leaves of absence.
• Monitor and track military leave types utilized by staff in assigned areas.
• Prepare and track military leave correspondence.
• Provide backup to other Military Leaves of Absence Coordinators in the Compliance and Control Unit.
• Prepare and maintain files, records, and documents for the unit.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan and pension benefits.
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Paid state holidays.
• Paid personal, sick, and vacation leave.
• Twelve weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
• Flexible work schedules in some program areas, including flexible-time and hybrid options.
• Training and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level