Hiring and Selection/ Classifications Manager

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension Plan

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a Public Service Administrator to lead the Hiring and Classifications section within IDFPR's Human Resources Office. The role includes serving as agency contact for hiring transactions, supervising staff, and developing policies for interview and selection processes.

The position requires a four-year college degree and several years of administrative experience in a public or business setting, with preferred expertise in governing HR policy and structured interview

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business/public administration/human resources/labor relations.
• Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Hiring and Selection manager for IDFPR HR Office.
• Act as agency contact on all IDFPR hiring transactions and position functions.
• Serve as Classification Manager for IDFPR HR office, overseeing all classification functions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate agency policies for hiring and interview processes.
• Supervise Hiring & Selection and Classifications staff.

Skills

Public administration

Hiring & selection

Classification management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Tools

HCM

SuccessFactors

Employee Central (EC)

PEERS

EELS

HRIS

Job description

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Hiring and Selection/ Classifications 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.

Job Requisition ID: 59682
Division/Section/Unit: Office of the Secretary / Chief of Staff / Hiring and Classifications
HR Tracking #: 38284
Position Title: Public Service Administrator - Hiring and Classifications Manager
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/06/2026
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - $10,571 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 320 W Washington St, Springfield, Illinois, 62767
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

This position will serve as the manager of the Hiring and Classifications section of the Human Resources department of IDFPR. They will act as the agency contact on all IDFPR hiring transactions and position functions in the provision of interview and selection services for the agency's employees. They will serve as the Classification manager for IDFPR's Human Resources office, planning, developing, administering, organizing, controlling, and overseeing all aspects of the classifications functions of IDFPR. The person in this role will conduct specialized projects, confidential studies, analyses, and special assignments on various personnel issues for the IDFPR Human Resources Director, Chief of Staff, and Labor Relations frequently of a sensitive and/or volatile nature. They will develop, implement, and evaluate agency policies and procedures for hiring and the interview and selection processes. They will serve as a full line supervisor for Hiring & Selection and Classifications Staff. They will also perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

State of Illinois Benefits

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as the Hiring and Selection manager for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Human Resources Office.
• Serves as the Agency contact on all IDFPR hiring transactions and position functions in the provision of interview and selection services for agency employees.
• Serves as Classification Manager for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Human Resources office, planning, developing, administering, organizing, controlling, and overseeing all aspects of the classification functions for IDFPR.
• Conducts special projects, confidential studies, analyses, and special assignments on various personnel issues for the IDFPR Human Resources Director, Chief of Staff, and Labor Relations frequently of a sensitive and/or volatile nature.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates agency policies and procedures for hiring and the interview and selection processes.
• Serves as full line supervisor for Hiring & Selection and Classifications staff.
• 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 the completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business administration, public administration, human resources, or labor relations.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience implementing governing human resources policy such as, but not limited to the Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Agreements, the Comprehensive Employment Plan, and/or departmental processes, policies, and procedures.
• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience establishing and implementing hiring plans to include vacancy advertisement, processing applications to vacancy advertisement, conducting interviews, and documenting hiring sequence activities.
• Prefers two (2) years’ supervisory experience assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, mentoring, training, and counsel.
• Prefers two (2) years’ professional experience working with a structured interview and selection hiring process.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience using personnel-related computer systems and software, while instructing others in the usage of systems such as Human Capital Management (HCM), SuccessFactors, Employee Central (EC), Personnel Examination and Eligibility Records System (PEERS), Electronic Eligibility List System (EELS), and/or the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or similar systems.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide servies to the public, and enahnces commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.

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