HIRING & CLASSIFICATIONS MANAGER

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking an experienced Hiring & Classifications Manager to lead the Hiring and Classifications team, overseeing strategic workforce planning, policy development, and operational effectiveness across the agency.

This role provides leadership to guide compliance, talent acquisition initiatives, classification processes, labor relations support, and organizational structure management.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree and three years of administrative experience in HR or related field.
• Experience developing recruitment strategies, job classifications, and labor relations support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Hiring Team Manager.
• Serve as Classifications Team Manager.
• Plan and track agency career fair attendance and recruitment outreach.
• Act as full-line supervisor.
• Interpret union contracts, policies, and pay plans in recruitment and classification decisions.
• Manage Personal Service Contracts (PSCs).
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Policy development

Supervisory experience

HR analytics

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

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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: 59881

Opening Date: 10/26/2026

Closing Date: 11/10/2026

Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

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

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $8,625 - $10,178 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Managerial Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30a - 5:00p

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 1011 S 2nd St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: [e-mail] (FOR INQUIRIES ONLY - INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE)

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 Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Hiring & Classifications Manager (Public Service Administrator) and lead the Hiring and Classifications team, overseeing strategic workforce planning, policy development, and operational effectiveness across the agency. This role provides a critical leadership opportunity to guide compliance, talent acquisition initiatives, classification processes, labor relations support, and organizational structure management. Candidates with strong analytical, supervisory, and policy‑development capabilities are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Hiring Team Manager.
• Serves as the Classifications Team Manager.
• Organizes, plans, attends and tracks Agency career fair attendance and community outreach related to recruiting.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Serves as a member of the DCEO Labor Relations Advisory Team by making recommendations to DCEO’s LaborRelations Administrator and providing interpretation of union contracts, supplemental agreements and pastpractices, CMS Personnel Rules, Code, Pay Plan and DCEO rules and policies.
• Manages administration of Personal Service Contracts (PSCs).
• Perform other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in humanresources, talent acquisition, management, or business.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in humanresources in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience developing, reviewing, and/or revising position descriptions toensure duties, responsibilities, and qualifications accurately reflect the work performed.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience interpreting and applying personnel rules, policies, procedures,and/or collective bargaining agreements to recruitment, hiring, and filling vacancies.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience analyzing organizational structures, position assignments, andreporting relationships to support staffing decisions and the effective allocation of personnel resources.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience providing technical guidance and recommendations to management regarding position classifications, staffing needs, or recruitment and hiring processes.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience using a human resources information system to maintainpersonnel data, track recruitment or staffing activities, and prepare reports or analyze workforce metrics.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience supervising staff, including assigning and reviewing work,providing training and guidance, and evaluating employee performance.
• Prefers possession of a professional human resources certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime includingscheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiringthe occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A etseq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statement of Economic Interest with the Office of Secretaryof 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 EthicsCommission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the jobdescription.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities acress the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois' world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois' reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• 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)
  • Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Statement of Economic Interest

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.

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