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Illinoiscomptroller

Program Manager/Human Resources Manager

Illinoiscomptroller, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Program Manager / Human Resources Manager - Chicago Office

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.Position Overview

COME JOIN A TRANSFORMATIVE TEAM, with a record of proven, positive impact to the State of Illinois. The Illinois Office of the Comptroller is seeking applicants for the position of

Program Manager / Human Resources Manager for the Chicago Office.Subject to approval of the Assistant Comptroller, the Program Manager/Human Resources Manager for the Chicago Office assists in the administrative coordination of the Chicago Office. This position consults with Directors as may be necessary to address priority issues, researches information from inquiries and drafts responses to public inquiries that may be sensitive and/or highly confidential. The incumbent serves as the Chicago Human Resources Liaison and performs assignments that may be highly sensitive or confidential in nature including personnel matters. This position may be designated as bilingual, performing both spoken and written interpretive duties.Job Responsibilities

Provides overall support to the Assistant Comptroller including special projects; serves as a liaison to Directors statewide, performs highly sensitive and confidential duties at an executive level; may make recommendations and assist with the development and installation of major agency policies or programs.Serves as a designated timekeeper and liaison to the Office of Human Resources for personnel related matters including discipline, labor relations issues, investigations, timekeeping, job assignments, training and onboarding, etc.Assists in maintaining efficient and effective Chicago Office operations as a backup for the Chicago Office Manager.Assists with travel arrangements and vouchers.Represents the IOC at job fairs and other events as assigned.Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably in business or public administration, human resources management, or communications.Requires experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization; or any combination of education, training and experience above.Requires a valid driver’s license.Preferred Qualifications

Prefers possession of professional HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP, HRCI, IPMA-CP).Prefers ability to communicate verbally and in writing in another language.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires thorough knowledge of office programs and service objectives, activities and operational systems.Requires thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures and rules.Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, evaluating, and solving problems of a difficult procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature.Requires ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting division policies and procedures.Requires ability to estimate and budget for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies and services.Requires thorough knowledge of project management techniques and the principles of effective leadership or supervision.Requires thorough knowledge of analysis and risk assessment of programs and activities.Requires ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with office officials and outside organization representatives.Requires ability to judge alternatives in terms of effectiveness.May require ability to plan, coordinate and review the activities of personnel to meet defined goals and schedules.May require knowledge of personnel, labor relations and budgeting policies and procedures.Requires working knowledge of personal computers and software.This position is eligible to be a member of the State of Illinois Group Insurance program which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options. Additionally, this position will annually accrue 12 paid sick days, a minimum of 12 paid vacation days, 4 paid personal days, and be afforded 14 paid state holidays, prorated based on start date.Work Hours:

Monday - Friday (37.5 hrs per week) / 7.5 hrs /dayWork Location:

555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661Agency Contact:

Kammy FerrignoIllinois Office of Comptroller Human Resources325 West Adams, Room 102

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