Personnel Technician

City of Springfield
is seeking applicants for
Personnel Technician

Department:Office of Human Resources
Division:Human Resources
Work Location:
300 S 7TH ST
SPRINGFIELD Illinois 62701
United States
Work Hours:8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hours may vary
Starting Rate:$35322.60- $47363.77 Annually
Eligibility Requirements:Open to All Applicants
Union:Non-Union Position
Final Date to Apply:9/8/2026 at 5:59 PM


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service by greeting visitors answering phones and emails and responding to HR inquiries.
• Support recruitment and on-boarding by posting job announcements preparing new-hire materials coordinating paperwork and security requests interview scheduling and I-9 compliance.
• Assist with Fire and Police testing processes including entry-level and promotional examinations logistics and candidate communications.
• Maintain HR databases employee records tracking systems and benefit reports.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to HR staff including preparing correspondence and forms managing mail ordering office supplies and ensuring documents are accurate and professional.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR resources including organizing the HR file room and preparing employee retiree temporary/seasonal and contractual staff badges and ID cards.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

To be eligible to apply current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Benefits:

• Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• Up to 14 paid holidays based off calendar year
• 10-25 paid vacation days based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

If assistance in applying is required please notify the Office of Human Resources at or