DEPUTY DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE SERVICES

Deputy Director, Employee Services

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Date: Jun 11, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60608 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $145,000 - $165,000 / year Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Statewide Posting - County to be determined after candidate selection Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

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Position Summary The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deputy Director of Employee Services. This position will oversee all matters involving human resources, labor relations, and recruitment for the Agency. The position provides advice and guidance to the Executive Deputy Director, Chief of Staff, and Director on all matters involving human resources and labor relations and provides oversight of subordinate management staff. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is interested in being a leader of human resources for a Department whose focus is on the welfare and protection of children. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions Serves as Deputy Director of the Office of Employee Services, overseeing all matters involving human resources, labor relations, and recruitment for the Agency Provides advice and guidance to the Executive Deputy Director, Chief of Staff, and Director on all matters involving human resources and labor relations Serves as spokesperson on behalf of the Director and the Agency on all matters related to human resources and labor relations in all levels of interaction with government officials, other state agencies, community organizations, and the general public Oversees and organizes the human resource functions of the agency Serves as full line supervisor of subordinate supervisory staff Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college. Requires four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization. Preferred Qualifications Prefers 5 years of professional experience managing a human resources program. Prefers 5 years of experience supervising professional staff. Prefers 5 years of professional experience in the oversight of a large program. Prefers professional experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Prefers professional experience conducting community outreach as a representative of a public or business organization. Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to pass a background check. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.

About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Headquarter Location: Statewide posting - County to be determined after candidate selection Work County: Statewide posting - County to be determined after candidate selection Agency Contact: Samantha Haynes Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone #: View phone number on click.appcast.io