Recruiter​/Career Counselor​/Champaign; Hr Representative

Job Requisition : 51979
Closing Date: 12/23/2025
Agency: Department of Central Management Services
Class

Title:

HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,637/monthly;
Full Range $5,637 -$8,026/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME

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

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Posting

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.

The Human Resources Representative position with the CMS Recruitment Center serves as the point of contact for members of the public and current state employees to acquire information and begin the process of gaining employment or advancing current employment with the State of Illinois. The ideal candidate will be responsible for educating potential applicants on what programs are available to them, what services they might qualify for, and the explanation and facilitation of the overall state employment process.

They will be able to support the multitude of functions and services provided by the Recruitment Center to current state employees and members of the public, and will provide excellent customer service, be detail‑oriented, organized, and possess the ability to communicate to persons at all levels of the organization. Employees at CMS recruitment centers are uniquely postured to assist the public in gaining employment with the State of Illinois.

We welcome interested candidates to apply.

• Under direction, serves as a recruiter, career counselor, and personnel generalist in the Champaign Recruitment Center.
• Participates in various recruitment activities such as Veteran’s Outreach workshops, Minority Outreach workshops, Community job fairs, University and College recruitments using various methods and technology including, but not limited to via phone, chat, email, in‑person and/or virtually.
• Administers open competitive and Upward Mobility Program (UMP) tests on the examinations system for the Central Region of the State.
• Utilizing the State of Illinois web‑based electronic hiring system, provides posting and application information for current vacancies within agencies and departments under the jurisdiction of the Governor of the State of Illinois using various methods of communication including, but not limited to via phone, email, in‑person, and/or virtually.
• Prepares weekly reports of Center metrics, outreach events, travel vouchers, fleet cars, and related reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

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

• Requires two (2) years of…