SENIOR RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR (HR SPECIALIST)

State of Illinois•Fairview Heights, IL

5d•$6,820 - $9,875•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Bureau of Personnel, is hiring a Senior Recruitment Counselor to perform recruitment activities with a high level of independence. The role involves career counseling, recruitment, process improvement, compliance, relationship management, conducting meetings, and facilitating training. The successful candidate will deliver recruitment services, guidance, and support to Illinois executive agencies and other customers, applying modern practices in a changing environment. This is a front-facing role involving regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders. Activities include representing the State at events, providing one-on-one counseling, public speaking, and using technology to support strategic initiatives. The position is based at 11 Executive Drive in Fairview Heights, Illinois. The anticipated hybrid schedule is three to five days per week in the office, depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime may be required, including evenings and weekends, and travel is required. The role reports under the general direction of the CMS Career Services Manager and receives daily assignments from the lead Recruitment South Program Expert. It is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement. The position requires a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to use agency technology in accordance with security and confidentiality policies. It is classified as medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Education 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-specific 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.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to use agency technology and equipment in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
Ability to work overtime when requested or required, potentially including evenings and weekends.
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

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 such as ATS and CRM, internet search methods, Microsoft Office Suites, software, and templates.
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 in a public or business organization.

Responsibilities

Perform recruitment activities with a high level of independence.
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 State employment.
Confer with agency recruiters about potentially qualified candidates and provide education and background information.
Prepare reports and correspondence related to interviewing and recruitment activities and issues.
Attend seminars, conferences, and training to stay current on methods, tools, and industry topics relevant to the position.
Perform other duties as required or assigned 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 the position.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days for the first year of State employment.
12 days of paid sick time annually, with carryover from 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.