PERSONNEL & BENEFITS SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL MANAGER III)
Apply NowCompany: State of Illinois
Location: Schaumburg, IL 60193
Description:
Job Requisition ID: 46273 - IPR#25-00184
Closing Date: 05/02/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER III - PW413
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,055 Monthly; Full Range: $5,055-$8,800 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters
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.
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:
This position is accountable for performing a variety of administrative duties related to personnel and management support services, including but not limited to, maintaining employee personnel and medical files, processing personnel action forms and transactions, conducting/spearheading new employee orientations and other trainings, assisting with benefits/insurance, and various leaves of absence.
Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Payroll and Benefits Specialists.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:15 Monday-Friday (45-minute lunch)
Work Location: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 1/District 1/Administrative Services
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Employee Services; Office & Administrative Support
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.
Seasonal and temporary workers should use a personal e-mail address when applying for jobs.
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). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Closing Date: 05/02/2025
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER III - PW413
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,055 Monthly; Full Range: $5,055-$8,800 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro-Tech Teamsters
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.
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:
This position is accountable for performing a variety of administrative duties related to personnel and management support services, including but not limited to, maintaining employee personnel and medical files, processing personnel action forms and transactions, conducting/spearheading new employee orientations and other trainings, assisting with benefits/insurance, and various leaves of absence.
Essential Functions
- Processes employee transactions and ensures proper maintenance of employee files.
- Assists in the administration of the state of Illinois benefit program to ensure employees receive total entitlement.
- Coordinates and processes candidates for the various district's temporary employment programs to augment the district's full-time permanent staff.
- Maintains related position descriptions and performance evaluations for all district code employees.
- Prepares reports and special projects in compliance with administrative directives.
- Assists in the maintenance of confidential employee files, medical files, and leave of absence/ Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) documents.
- Performs duties in compliance with department safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conductive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business, public administration, or human resources or related field; OR Completion of two years of college PLUS two years of experience in human resources, personnel management, or transactions in a public/private agency or company; OR Six years of experience in human resources, personnel management, or transactions in a public/private agency or company.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of the processing of personnel transactions and other personnel related documentation.
- Working knowledge of the state of Illinois employee benefits.
- Working knowledge of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) personnel policies, Central Management Services (CMS) rules and pay plan, and FMLA.
- Experience utilizing mainframe systems or web-based programs along with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Conditions of Employment
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Valid driver's license.
- Occasional district-wide travel. Occasional overnight stays and occasional overtime.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Payroll and Benefits Specialists.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois.
Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
We invite qualified applicants to apply to become part of our team. We are confident that you will take pride in serving Illinois and its residents and visitors.
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:15 Monday-Friday (45-minute lunch)
Work Location: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Office: Office of Highways Project Implementation/Region 1/District 1/Administrative Services
Agency Contact: DOT.CONTACTHR@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Transportation; Employee Services; Office & Administrative Support
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.
Seasonal and temporary workers should use a personal e-mail address when applying for jobs.
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). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com