Description

The City of Champaign Human Resource Department is looking to expand our employment support team. We are seeking a motivated and service-minded Human Resources Specialist for Employment Support who will bring a passion for supporting employees throughout the employment lifecycle.

Responsibilities of Position

The Human Resources Specialist – Employment Support plays a key role in supporting employees throughout their employment lifecycle by administering critical HR programs such as Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), salary changes, compensation coordination, training, and other broader organizational initiatives. Expected duties include:

• Administer and interpret salary schedules and compensation policies supporting a complex union and non-union workforce
• Gather information and respond to salary surveys
• Interact effectively with City staff to identify and resolve compensation questions and problems
• Ensure accurate and timely capture of compensation data in the HRIS
• Lead initiatives to develop and launch HRIS functionality such as onboarding, personnel files, training, and performance management.
   

Required Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Experience with HRIS, salary changes, compensation coordination, and training.
• Experience interpreting compensation rules and guidelines from employee handbooks, HR policies, and union contract provisions.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
• Experience developing statistical analyses and reports.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal level.
• Experience delivering high-quality customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management best practices
• Professional work experience in a public or municipal agency.
• HR certification (SHRM, PSHRA, or HRCI).
   

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $76,312 - $86,874, plus an excellent fringe benefits package.  Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, December 21st, 2025.  

The City’s mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.

To apply, visit the City’s Jobs Page at champaignil.gov/jobs.