Public Service HR: Hiring & Classifications Lead

Illinois LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking a Human Resources Hiring & Classifications Manager to lead talent and position management for the Illinois State Police. You will supervise a team, drive hiring and classification initiatives, and act as liaison between agency leadership and HR operations.

The role requires reviewing legislative and regulatory changes and collaborating on labor relations and contracts, shaping workforce strategy and strengthening compliance to support the agency's mission.

Qualifications

• Four years of college, preferably with coursework in human services, public administration, or labor relations.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative HR experience in hiring/classifications in a public or business organization.
• Four years of professional HR experience performing full-cycle electronic hiring in a unionized workforce.
• Three years of experience with classification processes, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Three years of supervisory experience including performance evaluation and staff management.
• Two years of experience with ATS or HCM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent and position management strategy for the Illinois State Police.
• Supervise a team and drive hiring and classification initiatives.
• Serve as liaison between agency leadership and HR operations.
• Review legislative and regulatory changes and advise on impact.
• Collaborate on labor relations and contract matters.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HR management

Regulatory compliance

Labor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

HCM systems

Job description

State of Illinois is seeking a Human Resources Hiring & Classifications Manager to lead talent and position management for the Illinois State Police. You will supervise a team, drive hiring and classification initiatives, and act as liaison between agency leadership and HR operations.

The role requires reviewing legislative and regulatory changes and collaborating on labor relations and contracts, shaping workforce strategy and strengthening compliance to support the agency's mission.