Workforce Success Program Coordinator

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois seeks a Human Resources Specialist to coordinate Workforce Success Programs within the Division of Recruitment and Retention. The role involves reviewing applications, assessing needs for programs (Alternative Employment Program, Workers with Disabilities Trainee Program, and Reasonable Accommodations), and counseling applicants for state employment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, HR experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four years of college education or equivalent.
• Two years of professional human resources experience.
• Two years of professional experience with talent acquisition, recruitment, and/or outreach events.
• Three years of professional experience developing customer service and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of personnel codes, rules, position classification plans, and EEO/Civil Rights policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and email software.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Human Resources experience

Talent acquisition/recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

The Department of Central Management Services seeks a Human Resources Specialist to serve as the Workforce Success Programs Coordinator for the Division of Recruitment and Retention. This role involves reviewing applications, assessing needs of individuals for workforce success programs (including the Alternative Employment Program, Workers with Disabilities Trainee Program, and Reasonable Accommodations Programs), and counseling applicants for state employment. The position offers the opportunity to help persons with disabilities obtain accommodations while supporting job seekers interested in State of Illinois employment.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college education or equivalent
• Two years of professional human resources experience
• Two years of professional experience with talent acquisition, recruitment, and/or outreach events
• Three years of professional experience developing customer service and public speaking skills
• Knowledge of personnel codes, rules, position classification plans, and EEO/Civil Rights policies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and email software