Human Resources Manager

Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois

HR Manager focused on integrated talent management and recruitment oversight for pension services. Responsible for workforce development, performance retention, and HR system optimization.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeSpringfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,112 - $173,335 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The HR Manager is responsible for advancing organizational effectiveness through integrated talent management, recruitment oversight, and HR systems optimization.
This role oversees the full talent lifecycle including workforce planning, talent acquisition, development, performance, and retention.
Collaborates with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) to support change initiatives.
Provide strategic oversight for talent acquisition and recruitment activities, ensuring alignment with organizational values and workforce priorities.
Utilize data from compensation platforms to provide guidance on system-wide salary grade updates.
Serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practices and inclusive hiring methodologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
6–8 years of progressive HR experience, including talent management, workforce planning, and recruitment oversight.
Prior experience leading or supervising recruitment teams or enterprise hiring initiatives.
Hands-on experience with Workday (or similar HRIS), including reporting and process optimization.
Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred.
Experience in complex, fast-paced organizational environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
TRS retirement pension plan
option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

talent managementworkforce planningrecruitment oversightperformance managementdata analysisreportingprocess optimizationinclusive hiring methodologies

Soft Skills

organizational effectivenesscollaborationstrategic oversightleadership

Certifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR