HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE

at Department of Human Services in Park Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Human Resources Associate for the Ludeman Developmental Center located in Park Forest, Illinois to perform complex and specialized human resources functions by providing information, data collecting and reporting. Serves as a confidential assistant to the HR/LR Director to ensure that the departmental/facility rules, pay plans and bargaining agreements are adhered to by the staff of Ludeman Developmental Center. 

• Performs complex and specialized human resources functions, by providing information, data collecting and reporting.


• Keyboards responses to collective bargaining issues, communications and other materials in reference to labor management contracts.


• Electronically maintains and updates the personnel database.


• Maintains facility files regarding contracts, grievances, disciplinary action, special assignment material and statistical records and reports.


• Prepares suspension and discharge packets for the HR/LR Director.


• Composes correspondence and answers routine inquiries from community agencies, the public, other facilities, facility and management staff, etc. regarding the laws, policies and procedures, rules and regulations, accreditation standards, and contractual regulations.


• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.


• Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at a rate of 30 wpm.

• Two (2) years of experience maintaining confidentiality in a human resources setting in a private or public organization.


• Two (2) years of experience monitoring and maintaining employment or personnel reports.


• Two (2) years of experience maintaining electronic copies of files related to employment or human resources.


• Two (2) years of experience working with computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc., including developing spreadsheets and tracking information within a database.

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.


• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.


• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.


• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.


• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

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

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois.  Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives.  Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois.  Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.