ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Job Details | State of Illinois

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension program

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized and results-oriented Assistant Human Resources Manager in Springfield. The role supports the Deputy Director, supervises staff, and coordinates HR activities with strong leadership and communication skills.

A competitive compensation plan and comprehensive benefits accompany the position. Ideal candidates will have a four-year college degree and public/private sector HR experience.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college.
• Administrative experience in public or private sector preferred.
• Bilingual skills welcome (not required).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Human Resources Manager.
• Assist Deputy Director on sensitive issues and act as supervisor.
• Represent the Deputy Director at meetings and coordinate events.
• Research HR documents and respond to inquiries.
• Perform duties within the scope of the listed responsibilities.

Skills

General Administration

Business Marketing

Labor

Personnel

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCES 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

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Sep 28, 2026

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62701

Job Requisition ID: 58817

Job Requisition ID: 58817

Opening Date: 09/28/2026

Closing Date: 10/13/2026

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,750 to $10,000 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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 you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Assistant Human Resources Manager. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Human Resources Manager
• Serves as assistant to the Deputy Director regarding sensitive and potentially controversial issues
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Represents the Deputy Director and the Department at appropriate administrative and programmatic meetings
• Coordinates meetings and events on behalf of the Deputy Director
• Researches issues and compiles information in response to inquiries relating to human resources documents, files, and records
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimim Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization in the field of human resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three years of professional experience providing high level professional assistance to the human resources director of a public or private organization.
• Prefers three years of coordinating, supervising, or conducting recruitment events for a public or private organization.
• Prefers two years of experience supervising staff in an office setting.
• Prefers completion of a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or public administration.
• Prefers three years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity for a public or private organization.
• Prefers three years of experience serving as a representative of their supervisor for a public or private organization.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.

2. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

3. 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

• 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 Bill® Training/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: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Agency Statement:

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

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:

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