Employment Recruiter

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 46807 
Closing Date: 06/06/2025
​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,423/month. Full Range: $5,423-$7,721/month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code: 

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.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Employment Recruiter.  Under direction, this position will travel to recruitment functions, job fairs, and career days to promote employment with the Department.  The position will provide professional human resources assistance to management staff in the recruitment of an adequate candidate pool and will network through industry contacts, social media, colleges and universities, other state agencies, and other entities. This position provides a great opportunity for an outgoing, enthusiastic individual who is interested in helping DCFS to ensure we have an excellent pool of strong candidates to fill the Department’s positions.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Employment Recruiter
• Provides input into the development of agency recruitment plans and materials
• 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