Job Classification Specialist (Springfield, IL, US, 62701)

PowerLines; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines is recruiting a classifications specialist to support the Illinois Commerce Commission in Springfield. This senior role leads job descriptions, maintains HR records, and builds organizational charts as part of the ICC HR Office.

You will interpret policies, coordinate with CMS/DoIT, and assist hiring staff on classification issues. Requires a four-year college degree and two years of HR experience, with skills in state HR systems and Microsoft suite.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college or higher education.
• Two years of professional HR experience required.
• Experience with position classification rules and job descriptions.
• Knowledge of Illinois Personnel Code, Rules, and contracts preferred.
• Experience with State IT systems: SAP SuccessFactors, HRIS, Docuware.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all ICC job descriptions for code and non-code positions.
• Prepare and maintain HR records, positions descriptions, and org charts.
• Interpret ICC policies, rules, and classification plan with accuracy.
• Assist hiring staff as classifications expert during the hiring process.
• Liaise with ICC programs, CMS, DoIT and stakeholders for classification program.
• Perform other duties within the scope of classifications duties.
• Ensure compliance with personnel codes and regulatory materials.

Skills

Position classification rules

Job descriptions & org charts

Interpret Personnel Code & Rules

Communicating with internal/external

Regulatory materials interpretation

Education

Four-year college

College degree

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS

Docuware

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Adobe Pro

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 58465
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026
Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
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
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: Springfield - 527 E Capitol Ave
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Colette Smith
Email: [e-mail]
Phone #: [phone] (Cell) 217-557-4206 (Work)

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

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 serves as a Classifications Specialist performing complex, specialized professional duties for the effective implementation of personnel operations in the areas of position classification and other related personnel activities for the Human Resources Office of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). This position will be the lead on all job descriptions for all code and non-code positions at the ICC, and prepare, maintain, and research a variety of HR records, positions descriptions, and organizational charts. The Job Classifications Specialist will also interpret and provide technical expertise applicable to the personnel program, i.e. ICC personnel policies and procedures, Personnel Code and Rules, Classification Plan, and various regulatory matereials to ensure ICC understanding and conformance. This position will participate in the hiring process by serving as the classifications expert to hiring staff to assist with any questions/issues they may have regarding job descriptions and will also perform liasion functions with ICC program areas, CMS, DoIT, and other stakeholders for the maintenance of the comprehensive classification program for the ICC.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, serves as a Classification Specialist performing complex, specialized professional duties for the effective implementation of personnel operations in the areas of position classification and other related personnel activities for the Human Resources Office of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).
• Prepares, reviews, clarifies, and abolishes job descriptions for all code and non-code positions at the ICC.
• Prepares, maintains, researches and stores a variety of HR records, position descriptions, organizational charts, and other files.
• Interprets and provides technical expertise applicable to the personnel program, i.e. ICC personnel policies and procedures, Personnel Code and Rules, Classification Plan, and various regulatory materials to ensure ICC understanding and conformance.
• Participates in the hiring process.
• Performs liaison functions with ICC program areas, CMS, DoIT, and other stakeholders for the maintenance of the comprehensive classification program for ICC.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• Requires two years of professional human resources experience.

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in position classification plan rules and guidelines processing job descriptions and preparing organizational charts.
• Requires two (2) years of professional working experience interpreting and applying the Illinois Personnel Code, Personnel Rules, Pay Plans, collective bargaining contracts as applicable to state classifications and hiring process.
• Requires two (2) years of basic experience utilizing State of Illinois systems, SAP SuccessFactors, HRIS, Docuware and/or comparable programs.
• Requires two (2) years of basic experience utilizing Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and AdobePro.
• Requires two (2) years of experience communicating with internal and external parties both in writing and verbally to interpret, obtain and solicit information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional human resources experience in a classification field drafting and revising job descriptions and preparing organizational charts.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional human resources experience in a human resources office interpreting and applying knowledge of the personnel laws, administrative orders, executive orders, policies, collective bargaining contracts, position classification and pay plans, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Civil Rights Act, and other various human resources programs, rules and regulations.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of basic experience utilizing State of Illinois systems, SAP SuccessFactors, HRIS, Docuware and/or comparable programs.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of basic experience utilizing Microsoft Visio, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and AdobePro.
• Prefers professional writing experience ensuring correct grammar and punctuation.
• Prefers professional experience handling sensitive and confidential documents and information.
• Prefers ability to articulate human resources administration information in descriptive terms to others not versed in personnel system.

Conditions of Employment

• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires the ability to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts.
• Requires the ability to successfully complete a fingerprint-based background check.
• Requires the ability to use and secure a state issued mobile device, cellular phone, laptop computer, tablet, etc.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Headquarter Location: 527 E Capitol Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Colette Smith
Email: [e-mail]
Phone #: [phone] (Cell) 217-557-4206 (Work)
Posting Group: Employee Services; Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Office & Administrative Support

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