PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR- Hiring & Classifications Manager

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Hiring & Classifications Manager

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Salary

• Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000-$11,000 monthly
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code

Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability

• 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
• Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
• Work County: Sangamon
• This is a NON-UNION position (Merit Comp)

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the

MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Position Overview

Lead the agency’s talent and position management strategy as the Human Resources Hiring & Classifications Manager for The Illinois State Police (ISP). In this pivotal role, you will guide a dedicated team, drive hiring and classification initiatives, and serve as the key liaison connecting agency leadership with HR operations.

You will shape policy by reviewing legislative and regulatory changes, collaborate closely with Labor Relations on contract and grievance matters, and provide expert guidance on Personal Services Contracts and temporary assignment processes. This role offers the opportunity to influence workforce strategy, strengthen compliance, and support the agency’s mission through effective and forward‑thinking HR leadership.

ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.

12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.

Pension Plan

• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as the Human Resources Hiring & Classifications Manager.
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Plans, evaluates, executes, and serves as an Agency Contact and Human Resources Office Liaison for Hiring and Classifications programs, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews legislative proposals, policy drafts and legal changes recommending approval or amendments regarding human resources services.
• Works closely with the Bureau Chief and the Office of Labor Relations on contract and grievance resolution issues.
• Advises staff on Personal Services Contracts and temporary assignment rules and processes.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with course work in human services, public administration, labor relations and/or equivalent disciplines.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a fast-paced Human Resources environment performing Hiring & Classifications-related functions for a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers four (4) years of professional human resources experience performing, reviewing, and approving full cycle electronic hiring functions in a unionized workforce for a public or business organization.

Prefers three (3) years of professional work experience at a public or private organization in Human Resources performing end-to-end hiring processes, including recruitment, selection, onboarding/offboarding, and/or documentation in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws (e.g., Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standard Act).

Prefers three (3) years of professional experience working with Classification processes, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Prefers three (3) of professional experience supervising subordinate staff, including setting work priorities, evaluating performance and addressing performance issues, administering annual evaluations, and approving time off for a private or public organization.

• Prefers two (2) years professional experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Human Capital Management (HCM), or similar systems for a public or private organization.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience acting as liaison between executive staff and other entities.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully pass agency background investigation.
• Successfully pass agency drug screen.
• Requires the ability to work on site at the designated work location.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.