Are you a human resources or risk management professional with a penchant for analytics and data-informed decision making? Are you ready to put your skills and talents to work with an organization dedicated to serving our community? If this sounds like you, then apply today to be an HR/Risk Management Analyst with the City of Champaign Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities of Position

The HR/Risk Management Analyst is the data subject matter expert of the department. They gather, organize, and analyze data and information from a variety of sources, such as databases and spreadsheets. They interpret, translate, and present the data in narrative and visual formats that can be used for making recommendations, to improve business processes, and for organizational decision making. They also perform a variety of case management and other tasks that support risk management operations related to worker’s compensation, work accommodation, leaves of absence, return to work, and more. The HR/Risk Management Analyst supports employees and their managers by answering questions and providing guidance and training on risk management and HR topics.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with some coursework in public administration, mathematics, statistics, social work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience with human resources, risk management, or public financial data analysis.
• Ability to prepare analytical and statistical reports using visual data illustrations.
• Ability to interpret technical data for audiences at all levels.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector work experience, particularly in local government in Illinois
• Professional-level experience in Human Resources or Risk Management.
• Experience with MUNIS Human Resources Information System software.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $77,187 - $87,872, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, April 20, 2025.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate