Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 54309
Opening Date: 03/24/2026
Closing Date: 04/07/2026
Agency:Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,281 to $10,281 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Confidential Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is seeking to hire a Human Resources Manager. In this role, you’ll guide key HR operations, strengthen our workforce practices, and help create a positive, efficient, and forward‑thinking workplace.

You’ll take the lead on SuccessFactors implementation, streamline hiring and onboarding processes, and use data‑driven insights to improve how we recruit and support talent. You’ll also serve as a trusted partner in labor relations—helping leaders navigate workplace issues, interpreting policies and union contracts, and representing the agency in negotiations and disciplinary matters.

As a hands‑on supervisor you will set goals, manage performance, and ensure smooth daily operations. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership to define staffing needs, manage position descriptions, and maintain compliance across payroll, timekeeping, and leave management.

With your expertise in HR systems and reporting, you’ll help build tools that keep our processes transparent and effective. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Human Resources manager and reports to the Human Resources Director
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Directs recruiting/onboarding staff relative to position description management
• Provides expertise in the SuccessFactors system and in the development and maintenance of computerized reporting systems necessary for effective monitoring of postings, bidding, and interview activities
• In absence of/or will serve as back up to the Human Resources Director
• 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 years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration or human resources.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Human Resource management experience demonstrating increased leadership responsibilities over time
• Prefers three (3) or more years of prior work experience with the Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Comprehensive Employment Plan, Collective Bargaining contracts and Equal Employment Opportunity practices and procedures
• Prefers two (2) or more years of demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, personnel, and employee representatives
• Prefers two (2) or more years of prior experience in program planning, development, and implementation while maintaining highly confidential information
• Prefers two (2) or more years of prior experience with the preparation of professional written and oral reports.

Conditions of Employment

All applicants must be able to meet the following Conditions of Employment, with or without reasonable accommodations, to be considered for this position. The State of Illinois complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

• Requires ability to travel to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry-related topics relevant to job duties.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and employee may be requested or required to work overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires completion of a background check 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.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Work County: Cook
Email CJA.HRDepartment@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Public Safety; Leadership & Management

Agency statement

ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (restore, reinvest, renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.

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