HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HR GENERALIST)

$76,068 - $110,136/Yr

State Of Illinois - Springfield, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist (HR Generalist) position at the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) involves serving as a key resource in the Office of Human Resources. The selected candidate will support employee transactions, facilitate the utilization of the Human Capital Management (HCM) system, and assist in the onboarding of new staff. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong understanding of state hiring processes and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Human Resources (HR) Generalist and transactions/hiring liaison for various Bureaus/Divisions of the IEPA.
• Act as an Agency HR Generalist to the Interview and Selection Office.
• Provide backup support in the absence of Transactions Specialist or Hiring Officer.
• Conduct onboarding of new staff in collaboration with other HR staff.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of four years of college education.
• Two years of professional human resources experience.
• Experience in interpreting and applying State rules and guidelines in conducting employee transactions.
• Experience utilizing State of Illinois systems (IMSH), SharePoint sites, and Success Factors/Human Capital Management.
• Experience in reviewing selection criteria and conducting interviews.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in utilizing a Personnel Code, Rules, and Collective Bargaining Contracts.
• Experience in framing correspondence and reports with grammatical correctness.
• Extensive knowledge of state government processes.
• Ability to conceptualize and demonstrate relationships between things, persons, and ideas.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance