Workers’ Compensation & HR Records Specialist

ilsos; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Official employee resources

Job summary

Illinois Secretary of State is seeking a Personnel Specialist to coordinate the Workers’ Compensation program and serve as liaison with CMS, TPA, and legal offices. The role ensures compliance with record retention, maintains a comprehensive OSHA database, and supports leave and return-to-work processes for employees.

The position requires a four-year college degree plus two years of professional HR experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to analyze information.

Qualifications

• Requires four-year college degree and two years of HR experience.
• Knowledge of personnel/human resources practices.
• Strong writing and grammar skills.
• Ability to analyze facts and information.

Responsibilities

• Maintains workers’ compensation files and logs.
• Reviews and processes FMLA and disability leave requests.
• Coordinates return-to-work and limited-duty arrangements.
• Maintains OSHA data for reporting and records.
• Interacts with TPA, departments, and medical providers to ensure timely processing.

Skills

Office procedures

HR practices

Grammar and writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office / Office software

Job description

Illinois Secretary of State is seeking a Personnel Specialist to coordinate the Workers’ Compensation program and serve as liaison with CMS, TPA, and legal offices. The role ensures compliance with record retention, maintains a comprehensive OSHA database, and supports leave and return-to-work processes for employees.

The position requires a four-year college degree plus two years of professional HR experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to analyze information.