Location: Lincoln, IL
Company: State Of Illinois
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. website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number: 33707 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 Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to serve as a Human Resources Associate to work at Logan Correctional Center in the Personnel Office. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, task oriented, has excellent organizational skills, and shows great attention to
detail. This position performs complex, sensitive, confidential, and independent para-professional duties in the day-to-day operation of the Personnel Office.
This position maintains personnel files, prepares personnel transactions and documents while verifying compliance with Personnel Code, Rules, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Agreements and Agency policies. Responsibilities also include compiling information and data for statistical monthly reports, verifying credentials, and documentation for leaves and other matters requiring confidential documents. This position serves as a receptionist and acts as Group Insurance Preparer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions on the job posting. Job Responsibilities Prepares and submits personnel transactions and documents to proper departments and supervisor for approval. Monitors performance evaluations and sends out monthly reminders. Responds to subpoena inquiries, job verifications, Public Aid inquiries, unemployment hearings, etc. in accordance with personnel rules. Verifies employment either by phone or mail and maintains compliance with personnel rules. Acts as Group Insurance Preparer. Serves as Personnel Office receptionist.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications 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 30 wpm. Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance) Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with personnel paperwork. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience computing continuous service dates, seniority dates and creditable service dates.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience creating and maintaining Worker’s Compensation files. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience processing Group Insurance transactions. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience maintaining job descriptions. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience applying human resources programs, rules, and regulations. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience preparing documents while applying correct composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience following office practices and procedures.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience utilizing commonly used manual and automated office equipment, systems, and software and performing routine maintenance. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.
Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, interactionism, discrimination based on interactionual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.
Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Work Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm M-F, S/S Off Work Location: Logan Correctional Center, 1096 1350th St Lincoln, IL 62656-5094 Agency Contact: Lisa Keyser, HRR Email: Job Family: Leadership & Management; Public Safety This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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 Illinois. homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.
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 career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on Illinois. – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. 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: @SIL-P1.
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