State of Illinois

HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE

State of Illinois$77K — $90K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in human resources or related field.
  • At least one year of professional HR experience or completion of an approved training program.
  • Two years preparing personnel transactions for a state agency (preferred).
  • Two years interpreting and applying HR regulations (preferred).
  • Experience handling sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Assist with handling and processing labor related issues and personnel policies.
  • Verify accuracy of employee transactions and maintain personnel files.
  • Interpret labor relations agreements and DHS policies for management staff.
  • Complete various reports accurately and on schedule according to guidelines.
  • Develop and maintain accurate position descriptions for the facility.
  • Prepare interview questionnaires for job candidates.
  • Participate in mandatory training and complete in-service education.

Benefits

  • Pension Program
  • Comprehensive group health insurance including dental and vision
  • Paid personal business days and sick leave
  • Generous vacation time with additional days based on tenure
  • Paid holidays throughout the year
  • Flexible work schedule options when available
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
  • Commuter savings program for located employees in Chicago.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 56000

Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 06/17/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,489 - $7,579 per month ($77,868 - $90,948 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Livingston
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Confidential (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Position Overview

The Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Human Resources Representative for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois. Under direction of the Personnel and Labor Relations Director, serves as a confidential assistant for the handling and processing of labor related issues and personnel policies and regulations at Fox Developmental Center. Provides routine interpretation on Personnel Rules and Pay Plan and conducts employee training sessions relating to personnel services, benefits, and policies, in the absence of the Personnel/Labor Relations Director.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as a confidential assistant for the handling and processing of labor related issues and personnel policies and regulations at Fox Developmental Center; maintains personnel files and confidential records.
  • Logs and processes approved transactions, verifying accuracy of information.
  • Assists management staff in interpreting and implementing labor relation agreements, contracts, memorandums of understanding, DHS policies which have an impact on labor relations and the DHS Employee Handbook.
  • Verifies forms relating to employee enrollment in the Insurance Program are completed.
  • Responds to routine correspondence.
  • Completes various reports in a timely manner and by established due dates, verifying that reports are completed accurately and in accord with Fox Center and DHS/CMS (Central Management Services) guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains the CMS-104 "Position Description" for the facility verifying that data reflects accurate position information and submits revisions for approval.
  • Prepares interview questionnaires for prospective new hires.
  • Attends and actively participates in and successfully completes mandatory training, in-service training, group insurance training, labor relations training, FMLA and Reasonable Accommodation training.
  • 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 completion of four (4) years of college.
  • Requires one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in human resources or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of experience preparing and processing personnel transactions for a state agency.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience interpreting and applying rules and regulations for a human resources operation.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience working with personnel rules, Collective Bargaining agreements, Comprehensive Employment Plan or similar compliance rules and regulations for a public or private organization.
  • Two (2) years of professional 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 the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience researching and compiling documents in response to inquiries from internal and external auditors ensuring accuracy and validity of data for a public or private organization.


Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
  • Requires the ability to become interview certified.

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

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Human Resources

Headquarter Location: 134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420

Division of Developmental Services

Fox Developmental Center

Administration - Personnel & Labor Relations

Work County: Livingston

Agency Contact:

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Employee Services; Social Services

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
  • A Pension Program
  • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 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)
    • Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
  • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

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