Job Requisition ID: 54717 IPR#26-01163Opening Date: 07/17/2026Closing Date: 07/30/2026Agency: Department of TransportationPosition Title: Human Resources Associate
Skill Option: Keyboarding Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,414 Monthly; Full Range: $4,414 - $5,926 MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: MadisonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical 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 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.

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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Human Resources Associate. Under the general supervision of the Personnel Officer, the successful candidate performs complex, highly sensitive and confidential payroll and personnel transaction activities for the District.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and completes all personnel transactions and classification actions for both full- time and temporary personnel assigned to the district, including disability, military, educational, and general leaves.
• Performs a wide variety of complex administrative duties for payroll submissions.
• Processes all health and life insurance transactions.
• Composes and prepares correspondence for signature response to written and oral inquiries or requests concerning personnel policies or procedures.
• Posts all vacation, sick leave, personal days, "100" time, jury duty, military, and general leaves from leave requests and/or semi-monthly reports for all personnel in district.
• Processes all state employee retirement system forms for both active and interactive personnel including beneficiary, occupational, and non-occupational disabilities.
• Provides information and answers questions concerning pay, insurance, available time off, retirement system, state testing, etc. to employees and the public on a walk-in basis, or by telephone.
• Maintains all active and inactive personnel records, reports and section activities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerate above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college or satisfactory completion of an approved training program.
• Requires ability to accurately keyboard at 30 wpm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers working knowledge of human resources programs, rules, and regulations.
• Prefers thorough knowledge of the principles of office management.
• Prefers thorough knowledge of manual and automated office equipment.
• Prefers thorough knowledge of arithmetic computations.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background investigation and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency 

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.  

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including: 

• Monday-Friday work schedule 
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling) 
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
• Pension Plan 
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave 
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) 
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually 
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually 
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually 
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) 
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources 

We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.  

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 1102 Eastport Plaza Dr, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234
Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 5/District 8/Administrative Services
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Office & Administrative Support

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.

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