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Personnel Technician
Springfield, Illinois
FULL_TIME | USD 35322.60 - 47363.77 YEAR

City of Springfield
is seeking applicants for
Personnel Technician

Department: Office of Human Resources
Division: Human Resources
Work Location: 
300 S 7TH ST
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, 62701
United States
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Hours may vary
Starting Rate: $35,322.60- $47,363.77 Annually
Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants
Union: Non-Union Position
Final Date to Apply: 10/25/2026 at 5:59 PM


Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Provide customer service by greeting visitors, answering phones and emails, and responding to HR inquiries.
  •  Support recruitment and on-boarding by posting job announcements, preparing new-hire materials, coordinating paperwork and security requests, interview scheduling, and I-9 compliance.
  •  Assist with Fire and Police testing processes, including entry-level and promotional examinations, logistics, and candidate communications.
  • Maintain HR databases, employee records, tracking systems, and benefit reports.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to HR staff, including preparing correspondence and forms, managing mail, ordering office supplies, and ensuring documents are accurate and professional.
  • Maintain confidential personnel files and HR resources, including organizing the HR file room and preparing employee, retiree, temporary/seasonal, and contractual staff badges and ID cards.


Required Qualifications:

Requires knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of post-secondary education, along with two years of progressively responsible office experience. Previous experience in Human Resources is strongly preferred. 

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

 

To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

 

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Free Health Clinic
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • 4 weeks paid parental leave
  • Up to 14 paid holidays, based off calendar year 
  • 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
  • 12 paid sick days annually
  • Tuition Reimbursement



If assistance in applying is required, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 217-789-2446 or humanresources@springfield.il.us


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