HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE

Agency : Department of Human Services 

Opening Date: 06/10/2024
Closing Date/Time: 06/25/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/24) $5,423 - $7,721 per month ($65,076 - $92,652 per year)
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU:  RC062

  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.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. 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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 37377

Position Overview

Under direction of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/Workers Compensation Compliance (WC) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) supervisor for the Division of Family & Community Services provides professional human resources assistance for the FMLA/WC/ADA supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs professional human resource assignments for the unit. Provides professional assistance to the supervisor, performing highly technical review and interpretation of the FMLA, WC and ADA programs; counsels employees on programs.
2. Performs highly technical reviews of requests within the employee programs and determine eligibility and validity; counsels employees, supervisors and requestors on proper submission of related documents.
3. Responds to sensitive and controversial inquiries related to FMLA/WC/ADA; provides interpretation and explanation of the rules, policies and procedures related to specific issues.
4. Serves as liaison to the division’s staff, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Payroll and Attorney General Offices.
5. Directs the maintenance of FMLA/WC/ADA database usages; develops reports for supervisor/management.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
2. Requires one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in human resources OR satisfactory completion of an approved training program.

Preferred Qualifications

1. One (1) year of professional experience working with the Family Medical Leave Act, Personnel Code, Rules, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, departmental policies, procedures and processes.
2. One (1) year of professional experience utilizing Personnel code, Rules, Collective Bargaining Contracts, departmental policies and procedures.
3. One (1) year of professional experience communicating effectively (written or oral) to resolve human resource/workplace leave protection issues and adopt efficient and effective course(s) of action.
4. One (1) year of professional experience organizing and analyzing information/data with development of descriptive or quantitative measures, and placed information/data into like categories or groupings.
5. One (1) year of professional experience working with human resources rules, regulations and procedures.
6. One (1) year of professional personnel experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location:  100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Family and Community Services

Bureau of Staff Analysis & Workplace Leave Protection

Workplace Leave Protection

Springfield/Sangamon County
Agency Contact:    

Posting Group:  Leadership & Management; Social Services

About the Agency: 

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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)

*  Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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)
• 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: 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

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

State employees: Log in to the for State employees and review the 

Non-State employees: on – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: