Salary : $76,544.26 - $107,166.28 Annually
Location : Champaign City Building, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NBU

Position Overview
Are you ready to grow your career in public-sector Human Resources (HR)? Do you want an opportunity to give back and serve your community? Then consider applying today to join our growing team as the next Human Resources Technician with the City of Champaign Human Resources Department.

Job Responsibilities
The Human Resources Technician is an integral role contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the HR Department. This role supports a variety of HR functions related to staffing, recruiting, and record management, requiring broad HR knowledge and strong attention to detail. The HR Technician maintains and reviews employee information in the human resources information system (HRIS), ensuring accuracy in position management, personnel actions, and data entry. They also develop job postings, post positions and place job advertisements through the applicant tracking system (ATS). Additional responsibilities include preparing reports and coordinating records for various HR functions. The HR Technician also serves as a back-up to the HR Administrative Assistant providing customer service and reception support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration or a similar field or high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by additional human resources training or experience.

• Experience performing similar technical work related to human resources including payroll, HRIS, recruiting, or benefit administration.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

• Knowledge of HR functions, best practices, and regulations in a variety of areas, including hiring, payroll, and employee benefits.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Strong customer service, organization, and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience working with Tyler MUNIS or similar Human Resources Information System.
• Experience working in public-sector human resources.
• Experience performing technical work related to recruiting.
• Experience with HR records coordination.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $76,544.26 - $107,166.28, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Most new hires will be placed at the beginning of the salary range. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Other Information

Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City of Champaign offers a robust PPO Select Network plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a $500 individual and $1,000 family deductible. The plan covers nearly 98% of providers and facilities across the State of Illinois and grants access to providers nation-wide through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The City of Champaign pays up to $580 of the employee (single) health insurance premium and 50 percent of the dependent premium for continuous full-time employees. Premiums for single employee coverage above $580 per month are shared by the employee and the City. For the 2026/2027 plan year, NBU-NE Full-Time Employees contribute 1.5203% of salary towards employee only health care. Premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends on the employee's last day of work at the City.

Health Insurance Premiums PPO (2026-27 Plan Year)

Type of Coverage

City Pays (per month)

Employee Pays (per month)

Employee Only

$580 + City share of premium above $580

1.5203% of salary

Spouse

$644.00

644.00

Children (one or more)

$399.50

$399.50

Family (spouse and children)

$690.50

$690.50

DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE

Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).

The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan and Delta Dental High Plan.

Dental Premiums

Type of Coverage

Low Monthly Premium

High Monthly Premium

Employee Only

$25.54

$ 44.50

Employee/Spouse

$52.57

$ 91.60

Employee/Children

$60.01

$102.82

Family

$95.76

$163.08

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

Vision Premiums

Type of Coverage

Monthly Premium

Employee Only

$ 7.34

Employee/One Dependent

$13.94

Family

$20.48

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a $25,000 term life insurance policy through The Hartford. Premiums are paid by the City. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.

• Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments. Cost is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children.
• Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children.
  • Option #1: $3.60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.
  • Option #2: $1.80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.

PENSION

Illinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.5 percent of salary and are tax-deferred. For 2026,

the City contributes 7.97 percent of eligible employee's salaries to IMRF. In addition, IMRF members are covered by Social Security (FICA). Obtain additional information by contacting IMRF at 1-800-ASK-IMRF. Employees are eligible to contribute additional funds to IMRF through Voluntary Additional Contributions.

Per IMRF Guidelines, all "unused, unpaid sick leave" goes towards IMRF service credit for employees who retire from the City and whose effective date of their pension is within 60 days of their retirement. You will earn one month of service credit for every 20 days of unused, unpaid sick leave at the time of retirement. Employees with 1-20 days of unused, unpaid sick leave receive one (1) month of additional service credit, employees with 21-40 days of unused, unpaid sick leave will receive two (2) months, etc. If you have any questions regarding this, you can reach out to the Human Resources Department or IMRF directly.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)

A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for NBU employees. NBU employees participate in a mandatory contribution of 1 percent of pre-tax salary into an RHS investment account. This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service. Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental/vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and/or dependents.

Note: Upon separation, a mandatory 50 percent of accrued vacation, compensatory and payout-eligible sick leave will be contributed to your RHS balance.

HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

PERSONAL LEAVE

At the beginning of each fiscal year, employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours). Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year (July 1st). Personal leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work.

Date Of Hire

Personal Leave Credits

7/1 - 10/31

24 hours

11/1 - 2/29

16 hours

3/1 - 6/30

8 hours

VACATION

Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service. Vacation leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work. Vacation accrual rates and maximum accumulations are:

Years of Service

Biweekly Accrual/Year

Max Accumulation

Beginning with Year 1 through 4

3.69 hours/12 days

192 hours/24 days

Beginning with Year 5

4.31 hours/14 days

224 hours/28 days

Beginning with Year 6 through 7

5.08 hours/16.5 days

264 hours/33 days

Beginning with Year 8 through 9

5.54 hours/18 days

288 hours/36 days

Beginning with Year 10 through11

5.85 hours/19 days

304 hours/38 days

Beginning with Year 12 through 14

6.00 hours/19.5 days

312 hours/39 days

Beginning with Year 15 through 19

6.15 hours/20 days

320 hours/40 days

Beginning with Year 20 through 24

6.77 hours/22 days

352 hours/44 days

Beginning with Year 25 through Separation

7.69 hours/25 days

400 hours/50 days

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month). The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours. Employees begin with a "bank" of 48 hours and start accruing sick leave after six (6) months. The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours. Sick leave is prorated based on the number of hours of regularly scheduled work.

LONGEVITY PAY

Employees receive longevity pay based upon their years of continuous employment with the City. Longevity pay is an addition to the employees' base wage rate, as follows:

Years of Service

Longevity Rate

10 years

5.0 percent

20 years

10.0 percent

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan and/or Roth plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services (1-800-669-7400) or Human Resources at 217-403-8770.

HANDBOOK

View the current Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) Handbook at
01

Select from below the option that best describe your highest level of education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by additional human resources training or experience
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

02

If you selected a degree in question #1, provide the full name of your degree. (Example: Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration). If no degree is obtained, please enter N/A.
03

Please describe your experience working in the field of Human Resources. Include the type of work you did and for what type of organization/agency/industry. If you have no experience in this area, please enter N/A.
04

Describe your experience working with HRIS systems. List the systems you have used and the types of actions you have routinely performed (e.g., maintaining employee data, processing personnel actions, generating reports). If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A.
05

Describe your experience maintaining HR records (digital or physical). What systems or methods have you used to ensure accuracy and compliance? If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A.
06

Explain your experience posting positions and managing job advertisements through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Include the ATS platforms you have used and the types of tasks you performe