Human Resources Representative

Position Overview

The Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Human Resources Representative for the Fox Developmental Center located in Dwight, Illinois. Under the direction of the Personnel and Labor Relations Director, the position serves as a confidential assistant for the handling and processing of labor related issues and personnel policies and regulations at Fox Developmental Center. The role provides routine interpretation on Personnel Rules and Pay Plan and conducts employee training sessions relating to personnel services, benefits, and policies in the absence of the Personnel/Labor Relations Director.

• Serves as a confidential assistant for the handling and processing of labor related issues and personnel policies and regulations at Fox Developmental Center; maintains personnel files and confidential records.
• Logs and processes approved transactions, verifying accuracy of information.
• Assists management staff in interpreting and implementing labor relation agreements, contracts, memorandums of understanding, DHS policies which have an impact on labor relations and the DHS Employee Handbook.
• Verifies forms relating to employee enrollment in the Insurance Program are completed.
• Responds to routine correspondence.
• Completes various reports in a timely manner and by established due dates, verifying that reports are completed accurately and in accord with Fox Center and DHS/CMS guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains the CMS-104 "Position Description" for the facility verifying that data reflects accurate position information and submits revisions for approval.
• Prepares interview questionnaires for prospective new hires.
• Attends and actively participates in and successfully completes mandatory training, in-service training, group insurance training, labor relations training, FMLA and Reasonable Accommodation training.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires one (1) year of professional experience, preferably in human resources or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.

• Two (2) years of experience preparing and processing personnel transactions for a state agency.
• Two (2) years of professional experience interpreting and applying rules and regulations for a human resources operation.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with personnel rules, Collective Bargaining agreements, Comprehensive Employment Plan or similar compliance rules and regulations for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
• Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
• Two (2) years of professional experience researching and compiling documents in response to inquiries from internal and external auditors ensuring accuracy and validity of data for a public or private organization.

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• Requires the ability to become interview certified.

* All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Human Resources

Headquarter

Location:

134 W Main St, Dwight, Illinois, 60420

Division of Developmental Services

Fox Developmental Center

Administration – Personnel & Labor Relations

Work County: Livingston

Agency Contact: DHS.Hiring Unit

Posting Group: Leadership & Management;
Employee Services;
Social Services