Personnel Technician
City of Springfield IL•Springfield, IL
•$35,323 - $47,364•Onsite
About The Position
The City of Springfield is hiring a Personnel Technician in the Office of Human Resources, Human Resources Division. The role provides customer service and administrative support for HR operations, recruitment and onboarding, public safety examinations, employee records, and personnel-file management. The work location is 300 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois 62701. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and may vary. The starting annual rate is $35,322.60–$47,363.77. The position is open to all applicants and is non-union. The final date to apply is October 25, 2026, at 5:59 PM.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of post-secondary education.
- Two years of progressively responsible office experience.
- Current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position to be eligible to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in Human Resources is strongly preferred.
- Preference for employment in all City positions is given to applicants who are full-time City residents.
Responsibilities
- Greet visitors, answer phones and emails, and respond to HR inquiries.
- Support recruitment and onboarding by posting job announcements, preparing new-hire materials, coordinating paperwork and security requests, scheduling interviews, and supporting I-9 compliance.
- Assist with Fire and Police testing processes, including entry-level and promotional examinations, logistics, and candidate communications.
- Maintain HR databases, employee records, tracking systems, and benefit reports.
- Provide administrative and clerical support to HR staff, including preparing correspondence and forms, managing mail, ordering office supplies, and ensuring documents are accurate and professional.
- Maintain confidential personnel files and HR resources, organize the HR file room, and prepare badges and ID cards for employees, retirees, temporary/seasonal staff, and contractual staff.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Free health clinic
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
- Up to 14 paid holidays, based on calendar year
- 10–25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
- 12 paid sick days annually
- Tuition reimbursement
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Job Type
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