Job Requisition ID: 56516 Opening Date: 06/22/2026Closing Date: 07/07/2026Agency: Capital Development BoardClass Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,820 monthly; Full Range $6,820 - $9,875 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:

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

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Position Overview

Capital Development Board (CDB) is hiring a Hiring, Transactions, and Classification Specialist. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the hiring process to include position establishments and clarifications, posting, interview and selection, and transactions. We invite all interested and qualified candidates to apply!

Essential Functions

• Under general direction of the Public Service Administrator, Labor Relations Manager Independently performs all aspects of the posting, hiring, interview and selection process for Capital Development Board (CDB) which includes, but is not limited to, posting, bidding, job notifications, exempt hires, bargaining unit positions, Upward Mobility, and Recall Lists, ensuring agency compliance with the Comprehensive Employment Plan (CEP).
• Serves as agency's Classifications Specialist providing consultation to management regarding classification matters and ensures compliance with CMS and agency policies.
• Serves as the agency's Transactions Specialist.
• Plans and conducts CDB New Employee Orientation (NEO).
• Tracks all employee evaluations including probationary, annual, interim, and promotional evaluations, ensuring timeliness in accordance with CMS rules and guidelines.
• Assist payroll by reviewing and reconciling bi-monthly payroll reports.
• Establishes and maintains employee personnel files.
• Serves as Agency Outreach and Recruiting Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college.
• Requires two (2) years of professional human resources experience.

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of professional experience independently performing end-to-end hiring processes, including composition of interview questions, posting, interview and selection, and bid records.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience, specifically, in the area of position classification, preparing, reviewing, clarifying, and drafting position establishments, clarifications, and abolishments.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience applying collective bargaining contract language as it relates to human resources functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience independently performing end-to-end hiring processes, including but not limited to composition of interview questions, posting, interview and selection, and bid records.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience, specifically, in the area of position classification, preparing, reviewing, clarifying, and drafting position establishments, clarifications, and abolishments.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience processing and entering HR transactions for a public or private organization.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience applying collective bargaining contract language as it relates to human resources functions.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience working with the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or similar electronic hiring systems to enter, track, and report hiring or employee-related information.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional background in recruitment/talent acquisition.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience processing payroll functions for a public or private organization.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience utilizing a timekeeping management system in a public or private organization.
• Prefers five (5) or more years of experience utilizing Microsoft (MS) Office Suite programs, including but not limited to MS Word, Outlook, Visio, Adobe, and Teams.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the use of an agency supplied cell phone and laptop.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid
  driver's license.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 (flex and hybrid schedules available)
Headquarter Location: 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706
Work County: Sangamon

Email: [email protected]
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

Benefits of State Employment
As a State of Illinois employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)• Health, life, vision and dental insurance• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave• Pension Plan - vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: State Employee Benefits

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