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Job Title: Functional Expert - Organization & Compensation Management

Job Requisition ID: 46329 

Closing Date: 04/30/25

Salary: $9,500, a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 300 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5041 

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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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. 

This position serves as the Functional Expert – Organization & Compensation Management, serving as the leading authority on all Organizational and Compensation Management functional issues including design and key foundation data for organizational structure and position management.

In this role you will collaborate with ERP HCM leadership to coordinate and control implementation of the Organization and Compensation Management within the ERP HCM program and recommend program enhancements and system modifications. 

In addition, you will possess the Functional Expert role for Organization and Compensation Management in the operational steady state organization. 

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

 

Essential Functions

  • Subject to management approval, serves as the Functional Expert for Organizational & Compensation Management functionality for Human Resources (HR) modules managed by the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program, operating as the lead authority on all ERP Organizational & Compensation Management functional issues including design, transition, compilation, and maintenance of key data and configuration for foundation objects that support organizational structure and position management, as well as compensation planning processes, for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
  • Collaborates with ERP HCM Program leadership to coordinate and control the implementation of Organizational & Compensation Management within the ERP HCM Program
  • Serves as a member of the ERP HCM Program team in steady state operations as the Functional Expert for Organizational & Compensation Management
  • Actively engages in ongoing professional progress related to new developments in ERP HCM Program software by continuing education through meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college in business administration, human resources, public administration or a directly related field.
  • Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative human resources work experience in a complex organization with employees governed by multiple regulations and bargaining contracts or the equivalent.
  • Requires one (1) year of experience managing, analyzing, or overseeing large datasets in support of human resources work. 
     

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • Four (4) years of professional experience leading the implementation, configuration, and management of data and foundation objects within an HCM system to support Organizational & Compensation Management functionalities, including post-implementation support, oversight of permanent organizational structures, and collaboration with vendors and agency stakeholders.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience interpreting and applying personnel-related laws, rules, and regulations within HR and compensation management, ensuring compliance while aligning policies and practices with organizational objectives.
  • Four (4) years of professional experience participating in policy development, legislative modifications, and cross-agency coordination related to ERP HCM systems, with a demonstrated ability to represent and make authoritative decisions on behalf of an organization and drive strategic initiatives in inter-agency or inter-governmental settings.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience in leading cross-functional teams, including vendor staff, and agency subject matter experience to evaluate and analyze functional requirements, ensuring alignment with policy objectives while actively contributing to long-term strategic planning and goal setting for ERP HCM programs.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience designing or implementing a new or major change to a system of record, including resolving conflicts, addressing data integrity issues, and optimizing system functionality.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience managing personnel within SuccessFactors or a similar HR management system, providing support for a complex and diverse workforce across various functions and organizational levels.
  • Ability to continuously develop expertise in ERP HCM systems and emerging technologies by staying current on industry trends, software advancements, and best practices through ongoing education, training, and active participation in relevant conferences and seminars.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including agency leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams, to facilitate collaboration, resolve conflicts, and drive successful ERP HCM program implementation and management

 

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 and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • 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 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 work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
  • 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 20 pounds.
  • Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
  • Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.