State of Illinois · 1 day ago
RECRUITER/CAREER COUNSELOR/CHAMPAIGN (HR REPRESENTATIVE)
The State of Illinois is dedicated to serving its citizens through various programs and services. The Human Resources Representative position at the CMS Recruitment Center involves assisting the public and state employees with employment processes, providing excellent customer service, and facilitating recruitment activities.
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Responsibilities
Under direction, serves as a recruiter, career counselor, and personnel generalist in the Champaign Recruitment Center
Participates in various recruitment activities such as Veteran’s Outreach workshops, Minority Outreach workshops, Community job fairs, University and College recruitments using various methods and technology including, but not limited to via phone, chat, email, in-person and/or virtually
Administers open competitive and Upward Mobility Program (UMP) tests on the examinations system for the Central Region of the State
Utilizing the State of Illinois web-based electronic hiring system, provides posting and application information for current vacancies within agencies and departments under the jurisdiction of the Governor of the State of Illinois using various methods of communication including, but not limited to via phone, email, in-person, and/or virtually
Prepares weekly reports of Center metrics, outreach events, travel vouchers, fleet cars, and related reporting
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college and one year of professional experience, preferably in human resources, or satisfactory completion of an approved training program
Requires two (2) years of professional experience with public speaking
Requires one (1) year of professional experience creating marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, email campaigns, social media content, infographics, and digital ads
Requires one (1) year of professional experience using job boards and computer systems designed specifically for Human Resources (HR), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and/or internet search methods, Microsoft Office Suites, software, and templates
Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends
Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
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
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
This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work requires the ability to lift no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Prefers two (2) years of professional experience with public speaking
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience creating marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, email campaigns, social media content, infographics, and digital ads
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience using job boards and computer systems designed specifically for Human Resources (HR), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and/or internet search methods, Microsoft Office Suites, software, and templates
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience with talent acquisition, recruitment, and/or outreach events
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public, especially relationships with job applicants
Prefers working knowledge of the personnel codes, rules, position classification plans, pay plans, collective bargaining contracts, and other related human resources policies and procedures
Prefers two (2) years' professional experience with customer service
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience using WebEx or other comparable virtual platforms for interactive counseling, outreach, and training
Prefers one (1) year of professional experience articulating human resources administration information in descriptive terms to others not versed in the personnel system
Benefits
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.
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