Recruiter

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 05/22/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,423/month Full Range: $5,423-$7,721/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

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.

Posting Identification Number #45397

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 biggersomething 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 scheduleflexible 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 Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Employment Recruiter. Under direction, this position will travel to recruitment functions, job fairs, and career days to promote employment with the Department. The position will provide professional human resources assistance to management staff in the recruitment of an adequate candidate pool and will network through industry contacts, social media, colleges and universities, other state agencies, and other entities. This position provides a great opportunity for an outgoing, enthusiastic individual who is interested in helping DCFS to ensure we have an excellent pool of strong candidates to fill the Department's positions. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

• Serves as Employment Recruiter, with a focus on recruitment activities in the Northern Region
• Provides input into the development of agency recruitment plans and materials
• Prepares reports and correspondence related to interviewing and recruitment activities and issues
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college
• Requires one year of professional experience, preferably in human resources

• 1 year of direct employment recruitment experience for a public or business organization
• 1 year of experience developing marketing strategies for a public or business organization
• 1 year of experience conducting training in a public or business organization

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
3. 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 requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
4. This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567 (c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Location: 2020 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Illinois, 60608-1112

Agency Contact: Chelsea Vance

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Posting Group: Employee Services

Supervisor : Cathy Garbat

This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

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