RECRUITMENT SOURCING SPECIALIST

Job Requisition ID: 58557 Opening Date: 10/26/2026Closing Date: 11/10/2026Agency: Department of Central Management ServicesClass Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,135/monthly; Full Range $6,135 - $8,790/monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: Springfield - 401 S Spring St
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Marta Crews

Email:

Phone #: 217-836-0324

*****A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS POSITION.*****

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 ID #58557

Position Summary

The Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire a Recruitment Sourcing Specialist for the Division of Statewide Recruitment & Retention. This position will be responsible for identifying and engaging potential candidates by using targeted research, multiple sourcing channels, and recruitment technology to find specialized or hard-to-reach talent. They build and maintain organized talent pipelines, analyze market and labor-force data, and advise hiring leaders by presenting evidence-based insights and recruitment strategies. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to implement new and improve existing recruitment strategies and support and collaborate with other State agencies on their recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will also have strong communication, and interpersonal skills while displaying strong project management skills to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including State agency hiring managers, HR professionals, legal and compliance teams, and potential candidates. We invite all qualified candidates to apply!

Position Essential Functions

• Under general direction of the Central Management Services (CMS) Career Services Manager, serving as the Recruitment Sourcing Specialist in the Bureau of Personnel (BoP) Recruitment and Retention Division, organizes, plans, executes, controls and evaluates the operation of identifying, attracting, and developing talent pipelines for positions ranging from entry-level to senior leadership.
• Provides direct support for executive and specialized recruitment initiatives.
• Leads recruitment marketing and outreach plan development and initiatives.
• Monitors and analyzes data and reporting for recruitment.
• Provides consult and guidance on special projects as assigned by management.
• 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 (4) years of college with coursework in human resources, talent acquisition, or workforce planning.
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or workforce planning, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience performing talent sourcing, executive search, recruitment, workforce planning, or talent acquisition activities for executive level, highly specialized, or hard-to-fill position, including identifying and recruiting passive candidates through direct sourcing methods, networking, professional associations, social media platforms, and recruitment technologies for a public or business organization.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internet search methodologies, and other recruitment technologies.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with hiring managers, executives, candidates, community organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience performing talent sourcing, executive search, recruitment, workforce planning, or talent acquisition activities for executive level, highly specialized, or hard-to-fill position, including identifying and recruiting passive candidates through direct sourcing methods, networking, professional associations, social media platforms, and recruitment technologies for a public or business organization.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internet search methodologies, and other recruitment technologies.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with hiring managers, executives, candidates, community organizations, educational institutions, and professional associations.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience conducting talent mapping, competitive workforce analysis, or labor market intelligence activities.
• Prefers working knowledge of Illinois State government hiring practices, Personnel Rules, collective bargaining agreements, or similar public-sector employment practices.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

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

State of Illinois Benefits

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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

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