HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - Hiring Coordinator

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

The Illinois State Police is seeking two detail-oriented Hiring Coordinators to join our team. This role oversees the full civilian hiring process, ensuring timely, compliant recruitment and interpreting bargaining unit agreements and agency policies.

Applicants must have four years of college and two years HR experience, with state agency hiring and supervisory experience preferred. Background checks and a drug screen are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college and two years HR experience.
• Two years of experience hiring with a state agency.
• Two years interpreting and implementing the Personnel Code and bargaining agreements.
• One year supervisory or lead worker experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the agency Hiring Coordinator.
• Coordinate the civilian hiring process.
• Interpret bargaining unit rules, personnel rules, and agency regulations related to personnel and hiring.
• Prepare reports and complete special projects for the Hiring unit.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within scope.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting experience

Supervisory experience

Policy interpretation

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:57891
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 11/02/2026
Agency: Illinois State Police
Class Title:HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,820 monthly; Full Range $6,820 - $9,875 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Human Resources is seeking 2 detail ‑ oriented and service ‑ focused Hiring Coordinators to join our team. The Hiring Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the agency’s talent acquisition efforts. This position oversees and coordinates the full civilian hiring process to ensure timely, compliant, and effective recruitment activities. The Hiring Coordinator interprets and applies bargaining unit agreements, personnel rules, and agency policies related to hiring and employment actions. In addition, this role supports the Hiring Unit by conducting research, preparing reports, and completing special projects that enhance hiring operations and organizational effectiveness.

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the agency Hiring Coordinator.
• Coordinates the civilian hiring process.
• Interprets bargaining unit rules, personnel rules, and agency regulations related to personnel and hiring.
• Performs special projects for the Hiring unit.
• 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 four (4) years of college.
• Requires two (2) years of professional human resources experience.

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of experience in hiring/recruiting with a state agency.
• Requires two (2) years of experience interpreting and implementing the Personnel Code, Administrative Rules, Positions Classifications Plan, the Pay Plan, departmental policies, and contractual bargaining agreements.
• Requires one (1) year of experience compiling bid records.
• Requires one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience, including training and evaluating the work of staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to successfully pass an ISP background check.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a drug screen.

• Requires the ability to successfully pass an ISP background check.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a drug screen.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).