State of Illinois Hiring for Unit Lead Worker (HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST) Job at Springfield, IL Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Central Management Services Division of Transactions, Records and Back Wage Claims is looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, analytical, detail oriented, professional, and able to multi-task to perform complex, specialized professional duties in the review and processing of personnel transactions under the jurisdiction of the Personnel Code. The individual will be responsible for ensuring personnel actions are in compliance with the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Pay Plan, collective bargaining agreements, Comprehensive Employment Plan and all policies and procedures.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general direction, performs complex, specialized professional duties in the review and processing of personnel transactions for assigned agencies under the jurisdiction of the Personnel Code.
• Serves as a designated lead worker.
• Performs payroll certification pursuant to requirements of Section 12a of the Personnel Code comparing agency to information on the computerized personnel files to ensure that information matches and issues appropriate notifications.
• Serves as a liaison to assigned agencies in the proper methods and procedures to process and finalize personnel transactions, providing explanations and interpretations of the CMS Transactions manual, the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, the CMS Pay Plan, collective bargaining agreements and other human resources governances.
• 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 the completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires two years of professional Human Resources experience.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Of the two years of experience, requires two years of experience in the area of Transactions.
• Requires ability to review and approve personnel transactions based on compliance of the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Pay Plan, and collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
• Requires extensive knowledge of all governing documents of our personnel system.
• Requires working knowledge of personnel related computer systems, software, templates, such as PEERS, EELS, Access data base.
• Requires ability to provide guidance, technical expertise, and training to subordinate staff on all aspects of transactions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) + years of professional experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing personnel actions to ensure compliance with personnel code, personnel rules, pay plan, collective bargaining agreement, comprehensive employment plan or similar compliance rules and regulations.
• Two (2) + years of professional experience working with collective bargaining agreements for a public of private organization.
• Two (2) + years of professional experience providing advice and counsel to employees and senior leaders regarding human resources for public or private organization.
• Two (2) + years of professional personnel experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
• Two (2) + years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
• Two (2) + years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders daily ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
• Basic proficiency of personnel related computer systems, software, templates, and databases including Microsoft Office Suites.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.