• Job Description

  Req#: 42742

  Job Requisition ID: 42742
  Closing Date/Time: 11/19/2024
  Agency: Department of Human Rights
  Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692
  Skill Option: None
  Bilingual Option: None
  Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5423 monthly; Full range $5,423 -7,721 monthly
  Job Type: Salaried
  Category: Full Time
  County: Cook
  Number of Vacancies: 1
  Plan/BU: RC062

  This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

  All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

  Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

  Posting Identification Number 42742

  Why Work for Illinois?

  Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

  No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

  Benefits Statement

  State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including:
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • 3 Paid Personal Days annually
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
  • Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  

  These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

  Position Overview

  Under direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, performs difficult and wide-range personnel functions in preparing and processing personnel transactions and varied administrative activities. Serves as resource person in application of Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements, Pay Plan and agency rules and procedures. Reviews and corrects incoming personnel transactions and provides unitary generalist services. Reviews and prepares position descriptions. As a certified CMS interviewer, participates in interviewing and selection teams in the filing of vacancies.

  Essential Functions

  • Receives, reviews, approves, corrects and/or disapproves personnel transactions.
  • Serves as resource person for Department of Human Rights personnel matters.
  • Maintains logs of transactions, human resources events and leave of absences, prepares leave letters to employees.
  • Prepares vacancy notices and posts and processes new hires.
  • Prepares position descriptions with accurate depictions of duties, responsibilities, requirements, and coding.
  • Prepares correspondence following up on transactions, requisitions, etc.; maintains active and inactive personnel files on employees.
  • Serves as liaison with Payroll and Timekeeping.
  • Onboards new hires, assists new employees with completion of personnel forms.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
  • Requires one year of professional experience, preferably human resources, or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • The position prefers two (2) years’ experience of working knowledge with personnel codes and rules, wage indices and position classifications, collective bargaining agreements, departmental policies and procedures.
  • This position prefers two (2) years’ experience of working in a human capital management setting handling a high volume of information, reading, assimilating information and data, and recalling same.
  • This position prefers two (2) years’ experience articulating human resources administration information in descriptive terms to others not versed in personnel systems.
  • This position prefers two (2) years of professional experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, or the equivalent.
  • This position prefers the ability to work independently and be self-motivated to complete analytical and detailed reports.

  Conditions of Employment

  Requires the completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

  The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  About the Department of Human Rights

  The Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) is a state agency charged with the enforcement of the Illinois Human Rights Act ("Act"). The Act prohibits unlawful discrimination in Illinois with respect to employment, real estate transactions, financial credit, and public accommodations (including education). IDHR protects and guarantees the rights of all Illinoisans to be free from unlawful discrimination by receiving and investigating, conducting neutral investigations of claims of unlawful discrimination. Moreover, the Act prohibits retaliation against a person who has opposed that which is reasonably and in good faith believed to be unlawful discrimination; prohibits the aiding, abetting, compelling or coercion of a person to commit a violation of the Act; and prohibits the willful interference with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the Department or one of its officers or employees. At the forefront of protecting civil rights, IDHR welcomes all candidates for employment to apply for any position for which they are qualified. Join IDHR in its mission to secure an Illinois free from discrimination.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
  Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661
  Agency Contact: Akia Harper
  Email: akia.harper@illinois.gov
  Phone #: 312-814-6275
  Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

  This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

  APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

  If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

  State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

  Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

  If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

  State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

  Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

  The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

• About the company

  The Governor of Illinois is the chief executive of the State of Illinois, and the various agencies and departments over which the officer has jurisdiction, as prescribed in the state constitution.

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