State of Illinois

HUMAN RESOURCES HIRING & CLASSIFICATIONS MANAGER - PSA

State of Illinois  •  $120k - $132k/yr  •  Springfield, IL (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 56407
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 06/09/2026
Agency:Illinois State Police
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $10,000-$11,000 monthly
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


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Lead the agency’s talent and position management strategy as the Human Resources Hiring & Classifications Manager for The Illinois State Police (ISP). In this pivotal role, you will guide a dedicated team, drive hiring and classification initiatives, and serve as the key liaison connecting agency leadership with HR operations. You will shape policy by reviewing legislative and regulatory changes, collaborate closely with Labor Relations on contract and grievance matters, and provide expert guidance on Personal Services Contracts and temporary assignment processes. This role offers the opportunity to influence workforce strategy, strengthen compliance, and support the agency’s mission through effective and forward‑thinking HR leadership. ISP encourages all those who qualify to apply!

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

  • Under administrative direction, serves as the Human Resources Hiring & Classifications Manager.
  • Serves as full line supervisor
  • Plans, evaluates, executes, and serves as an Agency Contact and Human Resources Office Liaison for Hiring and Classifications programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Reviews legislative proposals, policy drafts and legal changes recommending approval or amendments regarding human resources services.
  • Works closely with the Bureau Chief and the Office of Labor Relations on contract and grievance resolution issues.
  • Advises staff on Personal Services Contracts and temporary assignment rules and processes.
  • 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 completion of four (4) years of college preferably with course work in human services, public administration, labor relations and/or equivalent disciplines.
  • Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a fast-paced Human Resources environment performing Hiring & Classifications-related functions for a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers four (4) years of professional human resources experience performing, reviewing, and approving full cycle electronic hiring functions in a unionized workforce for a public or business organization.
    Prefers four (4) years of professional human resources experience ensuring sound organizational structures, establishing and clarifying position descriptions, and carrying out classifications related duties in an electronic hiring system for a public or business organization.
  • Prefers three (3) years of supervisory or lead worker experience assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance reviews, recommending and imposing discipline, reassigning staff to meet day-to-day operational needs, and providing support to subordinate staff.
  • Prefers three (3) years of experience leading changer initiatives and performing quality assurance reviews in a fast-paced Human Resources environment.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience acting as liaison between executive staff and other entities.
    Prefers two (2) years of professional experience creating, and assisting in the creation of, interview questions.
    Prefers two (2) years of experience monitoring, advising on, and conducting a structured interview process

Conditions of Employment

  • Successfully pass agency background investigation.
  • Successfully pass agency drug screen.
  • Requires the ability to work on site at the designated work location.

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 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

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:

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
State of Illinois

About State of Illinois

The government of Illinois, under the Constitution of Illinois, has three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch is split into several statewide elected offices, with the Governor as chief executive, and has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions. Legislative functions are granted to the General Assembly, composed of the 118-member House of Representatives and the 59-member Senate. The judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court and lower courts.

The government of Illinois has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions, but the code departments, so called because they're established by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, provide most of the state's services:

Department on Aging

Department of Agriculture

Department of Central Management Services

Department of Children and Family Services

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Department of Corrections

Department of Employment Security

Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Department of Human Rights

Department of Human Services

Department of Juvenile Justice

Department of Labor

Department of the Lottery

Department of Natural Resources

Department of Public Health

Department of Revenue

Department of State Police

Department of Transportation

Department of Veterans' Affairs

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