Human Resources Transactions Manager

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• Job Requisition : 56408
• Opening Date: 06/03/2026
• Closing Date: 06/17/2026
• Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
• BPIS#: 07765
• Class
  
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  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
• Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
• Bilingual Option: None
• Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $8,500 - $10,500/based on experience.
• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• County: Sangamon
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Bargaining Unit Code: None
• Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking a highly capable and experienced professional to serve as the Human Resources Transactions Manager in the Division of Personnel and Administrative Services. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and experienced professional to take on a challenging and rewarding leadership role within our organization. The ideal candidate will bring proven management and supervisory experience in a government setting, with a strong background in personnel action requests and HR processes.

This individual will possess exceptional judgment in setting priorities, resolving issues proactively, and ensuring timely, accurate results. Collaboration is key in this role and the ideal candidate will work closely with both internal teams and external partners to achieve shared goals. Strong leadership, initiative, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential to drive success and uphold our commitment to service excellence.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work…