SENIOR RECRUITMENT COUNSELOR (HR SPECIALIST)

Job Requisition ID: 59562 Opening Date: 11/05/2026Closing Date: 11/20/2026Agency: Department of Central Management ServicesClass Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,820/monthly; Full Range $6,820 - $9,875/monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday- Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 11 Executive Dr, Fairview Heights, Illinois, 62208Work County: St. ClairAgency Contact: Elizabeth Bolton

Contact Email:

Contact Phone: 217-558-3089

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.

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Posting ID #59562

Position Summary

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Bureau of Personnel is seeking to hire a seasoned, diverse Senior Recruitment Counselor with experience in all aspects of the hiring process including career counseling, recruitment, process improvement, compliance, relationship management, conducting meetings, and facilitating training. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong recruitment skills, leads strategies in an ever-changing environment, and incorporate modern best practices while delivering top-quality services, guidance, and support to all Illinois executive agencies and customers. This individual will possess strong communication skills, is well versed in various recruitment and human resource technologies, excellent presentation skills, and exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills.This position will interact with external and internal stakeholders regularly in a front facing role including representation at events, one-on-one counseling, public speaking, and will utilize technology and incorporate strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

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

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

Position Essential Functions

• Under general direction of the Central Management Services (CMS) Career Services Manager, receives daily assignments from the lead Recruitment South Program Expert, and serves as a Senior Recruitment Counselor exercising a high level of independence performing recruitment activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective professional networks and public relations with both public and private organizations, officials, and other state agencies regarding recruitment efforts to effectuate the successful recruitment of qualified individuals for vacancies within the State of Illinois.
• Provides individual consultation to candidates seeking job opportunities with the State.
• Confers with other agency recruiters regarding possible qualified candidates, providing education and background information.
• Prepares reports and correspondence related to interviewing and recruitment activities and issues.
• 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 (4) years of college.
• Requires two (2) years of professional human resources experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of professional direct employment recruitment experience for a public or business organization, providing guidance and leadership to lower-level staff.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience creating marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, email campaigns, social media content, infographics, and digital ads.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience using job boards and computer systems designed specifically for Human Resources (HR), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and internet search methods, Microsoft Office Suites, software, and templates.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience conducting training in a public or business organization.
• Prefers working knowledge of Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, or other related human resources policies, and procedures.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, local officials, job applicants, and the public.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience with public speaking and presenting information to large groups.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience working with a high volume of information to develop measurable data and reports.
• Prefers working knowledge of Illinois State government hiring practices, or other similar hiring practices for a public or business organization

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of professional direct employment recruitment experience for a public or business organization, providing guidance and leadership to lower-level staff.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience creating marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, email campaigns, social media content, infographics, and digital ads.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience using job boards and computer systems designed specifically for Human Resources (HR), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and internet search methods, Microsoft Office Suites, software, and templates.

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.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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