State of Illinois is hiring: HIRING & SELECTION TRAINING SPECIALIST in Springfie

​Agency: Department of Central Management Services Class Title: STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPEC I - 41771 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Closing Date/Time: 01/03/2025 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,703 monthly; Full Range$5,703-$8,170 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC062 ***A RESUME RECOMMENDED FOR THIS POSITION*** 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 ID # 43784 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. POSITION OVERVIEW The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Bureau of Personnel is seeking to hire a Staff Development Specialist to serve as the Hiring & Selection Training Specialist for the Hiring & Selection Division. This position will provide a training program for CMS human resource personnel using innovative technology. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, organized, creative, have great communication skills, and be willing to collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide high quality training statewide. The CMS Hiring & Selection Division is focused on a positive work culture through teamwork, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. We offer human resource learning and development opportunities through instructor-led, on-demand, and live-webinar opportunities for employees at all levels of their careers. Through professional development, we work to help engage and retain an inclusive, highly qualified, and diverse workforce statewide. We invite all qualified candidates to apply! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Under general supervision of the Assistant Deputy Director of Hiring & Selection, serves as the Hiring & Selection Training Specialist for all Hiring & Selection Management and staff. Prepares training guides and written materials for instruction programs and maintains Hiring and Selection modules within the Learning Management Systems (LMS). Cross trains, collaborates, and learns to assist and/or cover the other Staff Development Specialists or other trainers responsible for training programs within the Bureau of Personnel. As the specialist responsible for Hiring & Selection Divisional training, conducts workshop registration, maintains attendance records, distributes training materials and information. Answers inquiries regarding instruction programs, times, registration requirements, descriptive course content, and other related information. Reviews and analyzes course and program evaluations, reporting, and conducts training gap analyses. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the enumerated above. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college. Academic coursework should include quantitative measures (introductory statistics or business mathematics or social science analytical tools), educational methods, psychology of individuals, organizational or group behavior, labor relations, or equivalents. Requires two years of professional experience in education or a related field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prefers working knowledge of organizational goals and creating strategies and delivering training to support teams in achieving those goals. Prefers two (2) years’ professional training experience conducting instructor led, on-demand, and live webinar training. Prefers three (3) years’ professional experience preparing training aids and written materials for a statewide or a similar corporate hiring process and assisting in the application and usage of audio and visual training aids. Prefers working knowledge of instructional design and workforce training principles and how to apply these to the use of behavioral and situational based competencies required to effectively facilitate learning. Prefers working knowledge in the use of techniques and software to create and edit eLearning courses. Prefers working knowledge of the hiring and selection process for a public or private organization. Prefers working knowledge of using an eLearning management system. Prefers a professional training certification from an industry organization, such as SHRM-SCP (SHRM Certified Professional), CPTM (Certified Professional in Training Management), APTD (Associate Processional in Talent Development), or equivalent. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. 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. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties. Requires the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.) properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines 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 Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination. CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid and remote) Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually) Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today! Work Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Work Location: 401 S. Spring St Springfield, IL 62704 Agency Contact: Kimberly Hutmacher Email: kimberly.hutmacher@illinois.gov Phone #: 217-836-1392 Posting Group: Employee Services 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). 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