What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Representative - Classification Specialist position at State Universities Civil Service System?
Human Resource Representative -- Classification Specialist
Position Overview
The State Universities Civil Service System (the agency) has an opening for a full-time entry-level generalist to work as a Classification Specialist. The position will be part of the Classification and Examination Team. This position will research and analyze job descriptions and qualifications, develop tests, assign job titles, duties, and responsibilities in an existing employment plan for the state public university system. This position will also collaborate with and provide guidance and assistance to outside experts in various fields and Human Resource professionals.
The successful candidate will take the initiative to work toward identified outcomes while recognizing potential problems; explore options to follow existing procedures and rules to accomplish complex, multi-part, time-sensitive tasks.
Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Some combination of two years of:
a. coursework in human resource administration, business administration, or a closely related field,
- 30 semester hours equals 12 months
- An associate’s degree (60 semester hours) equals 18 months
- 90 semester hours equals 24 months; and
b. progressively more responsible work experience creating, maintaining, and monitoringrecords and reports, including but not limited to business, office, or human resources, and other records.
The agency offers a robust benefits package that includes: a pension program; health, life, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; paid sick days; and paid vacations.
Starting Hourly Salary: $4093/month.
All application materials must be received by the agency by October 26, 2026.
For full consideration, please submit:
- State Universities Civil Service System application
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Veterans should submit a copy of a DD-214 form for additional consideration, and spouses of veterans who suffered a death or service-connected disability, or a parent of an unmarried veteran who suffered a service-connected death or disability.
Submit all material to jobs@sucss.illinois.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $4,093.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,093