Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 50755 
Closing Date: 11/12/2025
​Agency:  Illinois Gaming Board
Class Title:  HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - 19693 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: $6,589 - $9,541 / Monthly (As of 07/01/25) - Anticipated Starting, BBR Full Salary Range
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  Confidential Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

We are looking for a well-organized employee to work in our fast-paced Springfield HR office. This position requires a high level of confidentiality. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, have professional labor experience, and possess great attention to detail, this may be the position for you!

 

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) serves as regulatory body for all gambling activities across the state of Illinois. Our mission is to preserve the integrity of the Illinois gaming industry. The agency administers a regulatory and tax collection system for casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in Illinois. The Illinois Gaming Board is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

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)
• Paid vacation time annually
• 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 maternity/paternity 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: 

 

If you have the qualifications, please apply now! We look forward to having you join the IGB team.

 

****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 Illinois Gaming Board 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.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top right to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number: 50755

Human Resources Specialist

Labor Relations Liaison

 

Essential Functions

• Provides technical assistance to management staff on disciplinary matters.
• As assigned, serves as a hearing officer pursuant to the various relevant contractual provisions at the second and third levels of the grievance process.
• Serves as a labor relations liaison, providing technical assistance on all negotiated collective bargaining contracts. state and federal statutes, executive orders, and IGB policies relating to personnel practice.
• In coordination with appropriate management staff, as directed, provides input into labor/management meetings and ongoing informal discussions with union representatives to communicate Department policies and listen to employee concerns.
• Assists in conducting training sessions for management staff regarding contract administration, collective bargaining agreement revisions, and labor relations policies.
• Serves as an active member of the human resources team, providing members with information on various labor relations matters.
• 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 completion of four years of college  AND
• Two years of professional human resources experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years of experience in a Labor relations position.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience using State of Illinois Personnel Code, Rules, Position Classification Plan, Pay Plan, and Collective Bargaining Contracts or similar legislated/negotiation rules.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience working with personnel-related computer systems, such as, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or similar personnel software.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience gathering and compiling data for the purpose of generating reports.
• Prefers advanced proficiency using Microsoft Word or similar word processing software.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience reading, assimilating information and data, and recalling, with a reasonable degree of proficiency, facts and figures.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience articulating collective bargaining unit rules or human resources administration information in descriptive terms to others not versed in the Collective Bargaining unit.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass Illinois Gaming Board’s background investigation (background check).
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
3. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
4. Requires proof of current automobile insurance.
5. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
6. Must comply with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act: No State employee who works for the Illinois Gaming Board, or spouse or immediate family member living with such person shall, during State employment, hold an ownership interest in, other than a passive interest in, a publicly traded company, in any gaming license under the Illinois Gambling Act, the Video Gaming Act, the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975, or the Sports Wagering Act.
7. Must comply with the Illinois Gambling Act: No person shall be employed to serve the Board who is, or whose spouse, parent or child is, an official of, or has a financial interest in or financial relation with, any operator engaged in gambling operations within this State, or any organization engaged in conducting horse racing within this State.
8. Must comply with the Illinois Gambling Act: For the one year immediately preceding employment, an employee shall not have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.
9. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
10. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

 

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday 
Work Location:  801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 
Agency Contact: 

Illinois Gaming Board, Human Resources

801 South 7th Street, Suite 400

Springfield, IL 62703

217-557-2821 Phone

217-524-1932 Fax

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois interview process.

 

The Illinois Gaming Board continually strives for a workforce which reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspective, ideas, and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. The Illinois Gaming Board is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

 

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

 

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the  Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on  Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

 

Revolving Door : Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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