Employee Engagement Director (SPSA, Option 1 General)

Date: Jan 4, 2024
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62762
Job Requisition ID: 32926
Agency: Department of Human Services
Posting ID: 10-11-32926
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date/Time:  01/19/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,583 - $11,167 per month ($114,996 - $134,004 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Subject to Term Appointment Provisions

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

The Office of Human Resources is seeking an organized, professional and results oriented individual to serve as the Employee Engagement Director. The Employee Engagement Director will develop and implement employee engagement programs, initiatives, and strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, performance and satisfaction throughout DHS. They will modify, build, and maintain an engagement strategy that is aligned to DHS’s mission which enhances culture, motivates performance, supports the attraction and retention of high performing talent, and extends across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organization skills and strong leadership skills.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the Department of Human Services (DHS) Employee Engagement Director.
Researches and implements innovative approaches for the development of culturally sensitive and results driven strategies for outreach, communication, training and management practices designed to meet the diverse needs of employees.
Develops internal employee communications including surveys, newsletters, email updates, etc. as needed to receive employee feedback.
Develops and oversees programs and services that increase employee engagement and strengthens partnerships with managers, supervisors, and other employees.
Serves as full line supervisor.
Plans, coordinates, and executes employee engagement activities and events that enhance employee morale, satisfaction, and commitment and align to the engagement strategy creating a highly engaged culture.
In collaboration with the Bureau of Staff Development, establishes employee recognition programs and strategies to acknowledge remarkable contributions and milestones by employees.
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 completion of four (4) years of college.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) years of professional experience working with personnel rules, code, pay plan, Comprehensive Employment Plan or similar compliance rules and regulations for a public or private organization.
Four (4) years of professional experience development and implementing policies and procedure and providing support and resources for a personnel program.
Four (4) years of professional experience overseeing a human resources program such as recruitment/hiring and transactions/classification support personnel program for a large public or private organization.
Four (4) years of professional experience communicating in oral and written form with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
Four (4) years of professional human resources supervisory experience in a large public or private organization.
Four (4) years of professional experience identifying and developing documentation to ensure appropriate substantiation of hiring decisions are executed by a large private or public organization.
Four (4) years of professional experience developing and overseeing programs and services that increase employee engagement and strengthens partnerships with managers, supervisors and other employees for a private or public organization.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62762
Office of Human Resources
Internal Engagement Office
Agency Contact:  Joshua.M.Bailey@illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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