Job Requisition ID: 53393
Closing Date: 03/10/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST – 19693
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary$6,589 to $7,500 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Merit Comp Code: Confidential (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 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.
Essential Functions
- As assigned, serves as a hearing officer pursuant to the various relevant contractual provisions at the second and third levels of the grievance process.
- Serves as a labor relations liaison, providing technical assistance on all negotiated collective bargaining contracts, state and federal statutes, executive orders, and DCFS policies relating to personnel practices.
- In coordination with appropriate management staff, as directed, provides input into labor/management meetings and ongoing informal discussions with union representatives to communicate Department policies and listen to employee concerns.
- Conducts formal training sessions for management staff regarding contract administration, collective bargaining agreement revisions, and labor relations policies.
- Serves as an active member of the management team, providing members with information on various labor relations matters.
- 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 years of college.
- Requires two years of professional human resources experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of professional experience in the field of labor relations in a public or business organization.
- 3 years of professional experience working in the administration and application of collective bargaining contracts in a public or business organization.
- 2 years of professional experience working in the administration and application of Federal Merit Standards, the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and/or the Civil Rights Act in a public or business organization.
- 2 years of professional experience serving as a hearing officer regarding contractual provisions in a public or business organization.
- 2 years of professional experience serving in a liaison capacity in a public or business organization.
- 2 years of professional experience conducting formal training sessions in a public or business organization.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass a background check.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- 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
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
Headquarter Location: 2020 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Illinois, 60608
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Chelsea Vance
Email: chelsea.vance@illinois.gov@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Employee Services
Agency Statement:
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.
