Human Resources Specialist

Job Requisition ID: 57891 Opening Date: 08/04/2026Closing Date: 08/18/2026Agency: Illinois State PoliceClass Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,820 monthly; Full Range $6,820 - $9,875 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 2Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code: 

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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

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

Position Overview:

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Human Resources is seeking 2 detail‑oriented and service‑focused Hiring Coordinators to join our team. The Hiring Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the agency’s talent acquisition efforts. This position oversees and coordinates the full civilian hiring process to ensure timely, complaint, and effective recruitment activities. The Hiring Coordinator interprets and applies bargaining unit agreements, personnel rules, and agency policies related to hiring and employment actions. In addition, this role supports the Hiring Unit by conducting research, preparing reports, and completing special projects that enhance hiring operations and organizational effectiveness.

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

Why Work for Illinois?

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the agency Hiring Coordinator.
• Coordinates the civilian hiring process.
• Interprets bargaining unit rules, personnel rules, and agency regulations related to personnel and hiring.
• Performs special projects for the Hiring unit.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college.
• Requires two (2) years of professional human resources experience.

Specialized Skills

• Requires two (2) years of experience in hiring/recruiting with a state agency.
• Requires two (2) years of experience interpreting and implementing the Personnel Code, Administrative Rules, Positions Classifications Plan, the Pay Plan, departmental policies, and contractual bargaining agreements.
• Requires one (1) year of experience compiling bid records.
• Requires one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience, including training and evaluating the work of staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to successfully pass an ISP background check.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a drug screen.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.

About the Agency

The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Email: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position [DOES] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com