Are you a human resources (HR) professional with a strong background in or knowledge of public sector HR? Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If this is you, consider applying today to be the HR Supervisor – Recruiting and Staffing with the City of Champaign Human Resources Department.

The HR Supervisor – Recruiting and Staffing is a new position in the HR Department and a great opportunity for the person who welcomes the prospect of building a position from the ground up.

Responsibilities of Position

The HR Supervisor – Recruiting and Staffing supervises and leads a team of two HR Specialists in the daily operations of the department in the areas of civilian and sworn recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, human resources information systems (HRIS), training, Equal Employment Opportunity, and special projects supporting talent acquisition at the City. They are the lead in developing and implementing process and systems improvements to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance and guide staff in solving complex or unique problems. Additionally, the HR Supervisor – Recruiting and Staffing oversee purchases, expenditures, HRIS, and reporting in their assigned areas of responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Progressively responsible professional experience with recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, HRIS, and/or training.
• Supervisory experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and manage the work of subordinate staff.
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws, statutes, and other regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional public sector or municipal human resources work experience.
• Master’s degree or HR certification (SHRM, PSHRA, or HRCI).
• Ability to interpret and apply union contract provisions and/or human resource policies.
• Experience with public safety recruitment and promotional testing.

Drug screening and criminal background check will be required. The annual starting salary range is $80,082 - $91,167, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, July 6, 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: The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

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