State of Illinois

PERSONNEL SPECIALIST

State of Illinois  •  $79k/yr  •  Springfield, IL (Onsite)  •  18 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 54506
Opening Date:
05/29/2026
Closing Date:
06/12/2026
Agency:
Liquor Control Commission
Class Title:
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693
Skill Option:
None
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $6,589 monthly; Full Range $6,589 - $9,541 monthly
Job Type:
Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon
Number of Vacancies:
1
Bargaining Unit Code:
RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit 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.

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director, the Personnel Specialist performs a full range of human resources functions for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). This position serves as the agency’s Hiring Officer, Classification Specialist, Payroll Coordinator, and Master Timekeeper. The Personnel Specialist also administers Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Leave of Absence (LOA) programs, coordinates Workers’ Compensation matters, processes personnel transactions, and conducts special projects related to personnel operations. The position acts as the primary liaison to the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) on all personnel, benefits, and payroll matters.

The Liquor Control Commission offers a robust benefit package including:

  • Monday-Friday schedule

  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

  • Paid Parental leave

  • Pension Plan

  • Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs

  • Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually

  • (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)

  • Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)

  • (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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 general direction of the Human Resources Director, serves as Personnel Specialist for the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC).
  • Serves as agency Hiring Officer.
  • Processes personnel transactions.
  • Serves as Classifications Specialist.
  • Serves as the Payroll Coordinator.
  • Administers Master Timekeeping functions for the ILCC.
  • Serves as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave of Absence (LOA) and Workmen’s Compensation Coordinator.
  • Conducts special projects regarding personnel-related issues.
  • Serves as liaison to CMS regarding new hires, transactions, terminations, employee benefits, payroll, etc.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Specialized Skills

  • Requires extensive knowledge of the Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, Collective Bargaining Contracts, Federal Merit Standards, Equal Employment Opportunity Act and Civil Rights Act and guidelines derived therefrom; and departmental policies, procedures and processes.
  • Requires experience with the State hiring processes.
  • Requires experience with State payroll and timekeeping processes.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers extensive knowledge of the Personnel Codes, Rules, Position Classification Plans, Pay Plans, Collective Bargaining Contracts, Federal Merit Standards, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and Civil Rights Act, and guidelines derived therefrom and related policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Prefers experience with the State hiring processes or similar
  • Prefers experience with State payroll and timekeeping processes or similar.
  • Prefers two (2) years of professional experience working with the contractual hiring of employees covered by Collective Bargaining contracts, i.e., explaining contractual hiring processes, preparing and completing personnel hiring related forms, etc.
  • Prefers two (2) years of experience using personnel related computerized database systems including the Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) SuccessFactors Human Capital Management (HCM) Suite, or similar systems.
  • Prefers two (2) years of professional experience with payroll systems including calculating salary increases, adjustments, overtime, etc.
  • Prefers working knowledge of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Workers’ Compensation, and other leave of absences.
  • Prefers (2) years of professional experience managing multiple projects from start to finish.
  • Prefers one (1) year of professional experience articulating human resources information in descriptive terms to others not versed in the personnel field.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Cannot have been convicted of any violation of any Federal or State law concerning the manufacture or sale of alcoholic liquor.
  • This position prohibits convictions for driving under the influence (DUI).
  • No Illinois Liquor Control Commission employee or immediate family member may, directly or indirectly, individually or as a member of a partnership, or as a shareholder of a corporation, have any interest whatsoever in the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic liquor.
  • No Illinois Liquor Control Commission employee or immediate family member may receive any compensation or profit from, nor have any interest in the purchases or sales made by the persons authorized (liquor license) or to purchase or to sell alcoholic liquor.
  • This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 lbs. in the performance of duties.

About the Agency

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) protects the health and safety of the public through careful oversight of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages. As a regulatory agency, we handle all licensing, compliance, and enforcement issues. However, we also focus on public health and safety concerns, particularly preventing underage drinking. We provide industry education, guidelines on responsible selling and serving of alcohol, public service announcements and materials, teen awareness campaigns about alcohol use, and parental responsibility initiatives. All stem from our mission to build a safer, healthier Illinois.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 300 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Email: ILCC.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-814-5486
Posting Group: Employee Services; Office & Administrative Support

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
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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