Employee Experience & Talent Strategy Manager (Public Service Administrator, Option 1)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. Are you an experienced HR leader looking to drive impactful hiring, employee engagement, and retention strategies in the public sector? DoIT is hiring a full-time Employee Experience & Talent Strategy Manager to lead statewide IT recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, and retention initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the full-cycle recruitment process for high-demand technical and IT positions and leading and managing HRIS systems, data reporting, and compliance efforts. In this role, you will build partnerships with universities, hiring managers, and state agencies and develop inclusive talent acquisition and employee engagement programs. Additionally, you will design performance review processes, recognition programs, and career development paths and use data-driven strategies to reduce turnover and build a diverse, future-ready workforce. This position offers the opportunity to influence statewide talent strategies, mentor recruitment professionals, and drive innovation in the public HR space. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  
  

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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

• Under administrative direction, serves as the Employee Experience & Talent Strategy Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), leading, and innovating the full spectrum of IT recruitment and talent engagement, driving strategic hiring initiatives, partnerships, and outreach efforts to attract, support, and retain a diverse and high-performing workforce.
• Leads the design and execution of a comprehensive performance management strategy that aligns individual and team goals with organizational objectives, fosters a culture of continuous feedback and high performance, and equips managers with the tools and support needed to drive employee growth, engagement, and accountability.
• Leads the development and execution of comprehensive employee engagement strategies including stay interviews, recognition programs, and feedback initiatives to foster an inclusive, high-morale workplace culture, drive organizational commitment, and enhance the overall employee experience in alignment with agency goals and regulatory requirements.
• Leads the development and implementation of strategic retention initiatives that identify and nurture high-potential talent, reduce turnover, and foster a culture of recognition, growth, and long-term employee commitment, while aligning workforce stability efforts with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Oversees the integrity and confidentiality of employee data through effective HRIS management, while generating insightful HR reports and maintaining compliant, up-to-date personnel records to support informed decision-making and streamlined HR operations.
• Leads HR compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal labor laws, maintaining up-to-date policies and employee handbooks, and coordinating with auditors to support successful compliance reviews and minimize organizational risk.
• 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 the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in general administration, business, marketing, labor, or personnel in a public or business organization.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in general administration, business, marketing, labor, or personnel in a public or business organization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of employment recruitment experience leading full-cycle recruitment efforts, including talent sourcing, pipeline development, and strategic partnerships with universities, industry associations, and professional networks across diverse and technical disciplines.
• Three (3) recruiting experience in a technical environment such as IT, medical technology, cyber security, software development, or related area, with demonstrated ability to understand complex technical role requirements and assess candidate competencies accordingly.
• Three (3) years of experience managing HRIS systems, employee data, and advanced reporting, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, with demonstrated experience in data visualization, workforce analytics, and applying metrics to influence strategic HR decisions.
• Three (3) years of experience designing, implementing, and measuring employee engagement initiatives, such as stay interviews, recognition programs, and organization-wide feedback mechanisms that improve employee satisfaction, retention, and workplace inclusivity.
• Three (3) years of experience as a full line supervisor, including directing work, training staff, evaluating performance, resolving grievances, administering discipline, and managing staffing needs.
• Three (3) years of experience using Office 365, SharePoint, and collaboration tools, with the ability to develop professional-quality reports, presentations, and dashboards for executive audiences.
• Two (2) years of experience developing and executing data-driven performance management frameworks, including coaching leaders, aligning team and individual goals with organizational objectives, and driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Two (2) years of experience in workforce planning and strategic retention, including succession planning, career pathing, and leveraging turnover data and engagement data to create targeted, results-driven retention initiatives. improvements.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of stakeholders, including executives, hiring managers, and external partners.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays.
• Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  
  

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

Work Hours: M-F; 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Headquarter Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: Madison Beyer

Email: madison.beyer@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Employee Services

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield