Personnel Benefits & Transition Coordinator

Job Requisition ID : 51789

Closing Date : 12 / 09 / 2025

Agency : Department of Employment Security

Class Title : HUMAN RESOURCES REPRESENTATIVE - 19692

Skill Option : None

Bilingual Option : None

Salary : Anticipated starting salary $5637 monthly; Full range $5637 - $8026 monthly

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Cook

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code : RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME

Merit Comp Code :

This posting lists 33 S. State Street Chicago IL. 60603 as the Work Location. Effective February 1 2025 this position was relocated to115 S. LaSalle Chicago IL. 60603

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 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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is seeking an organized professional and results oriented individual to serve as a Personnel Benefits & Transition Coordinator. Responsibilities include performing duties relating to personnel transitions such as onboarding and offboarding and administering programs offering benefits to state employees. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who has a strong knowledge of the Personnel Code and Rules Pay Plan and collective bargaining agreements and is dedicated to ensuring compliance with federal regulations as pertains to human resources. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience working closely with management and new hires during employee onboarding and providing advice related to benefits such as health insurance life insurance dental insurance flexible spending plans State Retirement System benefits and deferred compensation. IDES offers a competitive compensation plan excellent benefits and a pension program. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of Illinois employers and job seekers.

Essential Functions

• Under direction serves as a Personnel Benefits & Transition Coordinator for the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
• Serves as a Personnel Transition Coordinator
• Serves as a liaison and provides guidance and assistance to agency employees Human Resources (HR) staff and other interested parties regarding personnel transitions benefits employee records and other HR related programs and services
• Prepares maintains and stores a variety of personnel benefits and other human resources logs records and files
• Serves as a Workers Compensation Coordinator
• Initiates and / or collaborates in new employee orientation or other sessions or meetings to inform staff on benefits and / or human resources programs policies and procedures
• Keeps abreast of any changes related to human resources program policies and procedures including but not limited to changes to personnel transactions the State Group Insurance Program deferred compensation and flexible spending
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Specialized Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Employment Securitys (IDES) mission is to serve Illinois workers and employers to the best of our ability and to use our knowledge of the Illinois workforce to inform sound policy decision making. IDES encourages economic growth and stability in Illinois by providing vital Employment Services to Illinois residents and employers analyzing and disseminating actionable Labor Market Information and administering Unemployment Insurance programs.

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

Headquarter Location : 33 S State St Chicago IL 60603-2804

Work County : Cook

Posting Group : Leadership & Management

This position DOES contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

HR Management,ICWA,Facilities Management,Front Desk,Fusion,Airlines

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 5637 - 8026