Senior Recruitment Counselor (Hr Specialist)

State of Illinois•Fairview Heights, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Bureau of Personnel, is seeking a seasoned Senior Recruitment Counselor to support recruitment and hiring across Illinois executive agencies. The role involves career counseling, recruitment, process improvement, compliance, relationship management, conducting meetings, and facilitating training. The successful candidate will use modern recruitment practices and technology to provide high-quality services, guidance, and support in a fast-paced, changing environment. This is a front-facing position that regularly interacts with internal and external stakeholders. The counselor represents the State at events, provides one-on-one counseling, speaks publicly, and uses technology and strategic initiatives to support recruitment. The position works under the general direction of the CMS Career Services Manager, receives daily assignments from the lead Recruitment South Program Expert, and exercises a high level of independence in recruitment activities. The role is based at 11 Executive Drive, Fairview Heights, Illinois, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of three to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends, and travel may involve overnight stays.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Two years of professional human resources experience.
Two years of professional direct employment recruitment experience for a public or business organization, providing guidance and leadership to lower-level staff.
Two years of professional experience creating marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, email campaigns, social media content, infographics, and digital ads.
Two years of professional experience using job boards and HR systems, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, as well as internet search methods, Microsoft Office suites, software, and templates.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to use agency technology and equipment, including a mobile phone and laptop, in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, and industry-related topics relevant to the duties.
Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of professional experience conducting training in a public or business organization.
Working knowledge of the Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, collective bargaining contracts, or related human resources policies and procedures.
One year of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, local officials, job applicants, and the public.
Two years of professional experience with public speaking and presenting information to large groups.
Two years of professional experience working with high volumes of information to develop measurable data and reports.
Working knowledge of Illinois State government hiring practices or similar hiring practices for a public or business organization.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain professional networks and public relations with public and private organizations, officials, and other state agencies to recruit qualified candidates for State of Illinois vacancies.
Provide individual consultation to candidates seeking job opportunities with the State.
Confer with agency recruiters regarding potentially qualified candidates and provide education and background information.
Prepare reports and correspondence related to interviewing and recruitment activities and issues.
Represent recruitment services at events, conduct one-on-one counseling and public speaking, and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive group insurance, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on position.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days for the first year of State employment.
12 days of paid sick time annually, carried over year to year.
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 (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP).
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.