DOC Lawrence CC Human Resources Associate

Corrections Connection; Sumner (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a Human Resources Associate to process CMS-2 transactions, maintain workers’ compensation and retirement records, and support insurance filings. The role also maintains position description files and acts as receptionist, handling employee inquiries.

Candidates should have two years of college or approved training and typing skills (30 wpm). Preferred applicants have HR paraprofessional experience, with confidentiality and experience in retirement and

Qualifications

• Two years of college or approved training.
• Typing of 30 words per minute or faster.

Responsibilities

• Receives, logs, prepares, and submits CMS-2 personnel transactions.
• Creates and maintains Workers’ Compensation files.
• Assists with submission of Group Insurance transactions to IDOC central office.
• Maintains position description files.
• Keyboards memos and correspondence in response to employee inquiries regarding personnel processes and procedures.
• Assists the Retirement Coordinator and employees with retirement concerns and paperwork.
• Establishes and maintains an electronic database of personnel information.
• Serves as receptionist.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within scope.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Paraprofessional HR experience

Confidential workload

Retirement documents processing

Insurance forms processing

Explain HR topics to others

Education

Two years of college or approved training

Job description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Human Resources Associate to receive, log, prepare and submit CMS-2 personnel transactions, create and maintain Worker’s Compensation files, and assist with submission of Group Insurance transactions. In addition, this position will maintain position description files, keyboard memos and correspondence, assist with retirement paperwork, establish and maintain an electronic database of personnel information and serve as receptionist. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Receives, logs, prepares, and submits CMS-2 personnel transactions.
• Creates and maintains Worker’s Compensation files.
• Assists with submission of Group Insurance transactions to IDOC central office.
• Maintains position description files.
• Keyboards memos and correspondence in response to employee inquiries regarding personnel processes and procedures.
• Assists the Retirement Coordinator and employees with retirement concerns and paperwork.
• Establishes and maintains an electronic database of personnel information.
• Serves as receptionist.
• 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 two (2) years of college or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.
• Requires ability to keyboard accurately at 30 words per minute.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year of paraprofessional experience in a human resources field.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of paraprofessional experience explaining human resources related topics to others.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of paraprofessional experience managing a confidential human resources workload.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of paraprofessional experience processing retirement documents.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of paraprofessional experience processing insurance forms.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of paraprofessional experience utilizing computer systems, software, templates, and other guides to submit reports.

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.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• 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.

Work Hours: See below

8am-4pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Headquarter Location: Lawrence Correctional Center10940 Lawrence Rd, Sumner, Illinois, 62466
Work County: Lawrence
Agency Contact: Kellie Bettis
Email: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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, sexism, discrimination based on sexual 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.