Deputy Chief People Officer
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 12500 - 13400
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51970
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
Closing Date: 01/29/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $12500 - $13400 per month ($150000 - $160800 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Agency
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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 Office of Human Resources is seeking an organized professional and results oriented individual to serve as the Deputy Chief People Officer of Employee Support Services. The Deputy Chief People Officer will identify develop and implement opportunities for human resources improvement. Through subordinate supervisors this position will direct staff engaged in the execution of staff development/training payroll/benefits and accessibility and job accommodations for all Department personnel. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organization skills and strong leadership skills.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Deputy Chief People Officer of Employee Support Services.
- Coordinates directs and participates in a variety of special projects many of which are of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature.
- Through subordinate supervisors supervises and directs staff engaged in the execution of staff development/training employee engagement and accessibility and job accommodations for all Department personnel.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with Division Administrators throughout the agency.
- Monitors program/headcount budgets.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 with course work in business public administration.
- Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative management experience in human resources for a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing a training and development unit employee engagement unit or similar for a large public or private organization.
- Four (4) years of professional human resources supervisory experience in a large public or private organization.
- Four (4) years of professional experience providing mentoring coaching or training to leadership staff.
- Four (4) years of professional experience analyzing developing and approving training curriculum and employee engagement programs for a large public or private organization.
- Four (4) years of professional experience developing and implementing policies and procedures and providing support and resources for a personnel program.
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
*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 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location:100 South Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62762
Office of Human Resources
Employee Support Services
Administration
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Employee Services; 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)
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Human Servicess discretion.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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 click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Security Management
- Compliance
- Clearance
- General Managements
- Security Requirements
- Security Systems
- General studies
- Access Control
- Security Procedures
- Information Security
- Risk Assessments
- Security Issues
- Physical Security
