Human Resources Director
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:50826
Opening Date: 11/25/2025
Closing Date: 12/10/2025
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8316 - $9702 per month ($99792 - $116424 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Posting Identification Number 50826
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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is pleased to announce an opening for a Human Resources Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center in Elgin. The Elgin Mental Health Center is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented individual who will lead and direct the Human Resources and Labor Relations functions at the center. This role provides support and assistance to all employees of the center and ensures management focuses on providing a positive and productive work environment for all employees.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Human Resources Director for the Elgin Mental Health Center.
- Administers the Classification Program for the Elgin Mental Health Center.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Processes personnel transactions and maintains personnel records.
- Administers employee benefit programs pursuant to the Personnel Rules of CMS the State Employees Group Insurance Act the State Employees Retirement System Act and other applicable laws and regulations.
- Implements the personnel process related to employment of staff.
- Coordinates the functions and activities of the Facilitys Personnel office with the various offices within the Office of Human Resources.
- Participates as a member of the Elgin Mental Healths management team.
- 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 college with course work in a human resources management related field.
- Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative human resources experience for a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with personnel rules personnel code pay plans Comprehensive Employment Plan or similar compliance rules and regulations.
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing advice and counsel to employees and senior leaders regarding human resources for a public or private organization.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with multiple collective bargaining agreements.
- Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience supervising paraprofessional and professional staff including assigning work providing guidance to subordinates recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements training staff and approving time off.
- Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
- Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) Certification.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to become certified as an interviewer.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- 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 are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Work Location:750 S State St Elgin Illinois 60123
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elgin Mental Health Center
Human Resources
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency:
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.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
