Illinois / Central Management / Human Resources Specialist

Job-title file

Human Resources Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

92 employees hold this title in Central Management. Median total compensation for the role is $82,400, below the department median of $91,900.

Employees: 92
Total payroll: $7.7M
Role median: $82,400
Agency median: $91,900
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$9,500$135,254+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 92 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across Illinois

Human Resources Specialist is held in 32 Illinois departments. In Central Management, the median of $82,400 ranks #19 of 32.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Il Criminal Justice Information Auth

$115,600 · 1

Revenue

$105,800 · 4

Public Health

$102,800 · 7

Labor

$99,200 · 1

Community on Equity & Inclusion

$97,600 · 2

Environmental Protect Agency

$94,450 · 4

Agriculture

$93,300 · 4

Abe Lincoln Pres Library & Mus

$92,600 · 1

Capital Development Board

$90,500 · 1

Military Affairs

$89,000 · 1

Corrections

$86,500 · 18

Natural Resources

$86,400 · 1

Median total compensation for the Human Resources Specialist role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Human Resources Specialist beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 14 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $82,400 ranks #4 of 14. See Human Resources Specialist across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$98,322 · 165

Chicago Public Schools

$86,470 · 6

$84,938 · 31

$75,621 · 385

$63,731 · 5

$58,904 · 1,145

$47,654 · 7

$45,978 · 18

Median total compensation for comparable Human Resources Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Bethany Gallivan

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$84,800

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

At Central Management, Bethany Gallivan serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Christy Conner

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$84,800

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

At Central Management, Christy Conner serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Alejandra Mcclain

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$84,600

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

At Central Management, Alejandra Mcclain serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Laurel Carlson

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$83,800

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Laurel Carlson is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $83,800. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Vanessa Watson

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$83,600

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Vanessa Watson is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $83,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Spindel

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$83,200

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Amanda Spindel is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $83,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Angela Skaar

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$83,000

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Angela Skaar holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Stephen Kendall

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$82,900

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Stephen Kendall is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $82,900. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Erin Koppen

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2023 total comp

$82,400

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Central Management, Erin Koppen serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Their 2023 pay totaled $82,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Tina Wright

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$82,400

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Tina Wright works as a Human Resources Specialist for Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Tina earned $82,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tasha Hunter

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$82,000

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $2,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Tasha Hunter works as a Human Resources Specialist for Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Tasha earned $82,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jessica Murphy

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$81,800

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Jessica Murphy works as a Human Resources Specialist for Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Jessica earned $81,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Greer Franco

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$81,600

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Greer Franco works as a Human Resources Specialist for Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Greer earned $81,600 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kristin Underwood

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$81,500

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Central Management, Kristin Underwood serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amy Tribble

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$81,400

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Amy Tribble is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $81,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jena Kershaw

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$81,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Jena Kershaw holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Andrea Wilson

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$81,200

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Andrea Wilson holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Melanie Norris

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$81,000

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Melanie Norris is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $81,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sherry Feagans

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,600

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Sherry Feagans is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $80,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Teresita Gonzalez

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,600

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Central Management, Teresita Gonzalez serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Diana Hotwick

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,500

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Diana Hotwick is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $80,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jodi Miles

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,400

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Jodi Miles works as a Human Resources Specialist for Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Jodi earned $80,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Anthony Lozzi

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,400

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Anthony Lozzi works as a Human Resources Specialist for Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Anthony earned $80,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Janice Anderson

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Janice Anderson holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jeffrey Meier

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Jeffrey Meier holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Emily Monaghan

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Emily Monaghan is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $80,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Courtney Sullivan

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Courtney Sullivan holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Chelsey Pignon

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Central Management, Chelsey Pignon serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Casey Jacobson

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Casey Jacobson holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Christine Stclair

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Christine Stclair is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $80,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kaylynn Gillespie

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,300

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Kaylynn Gillespie is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $80,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Donald Bassford

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,000

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Donald Bassford works as a Human Resources Specialist for Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. Donald earned $80,000 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Caitlin Williams

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2025 total comp

$80,000

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Caitlin Williams is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2025 total compensation came to $80,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Revuelta

Human Resources Specialist/Central Management

2024 total comp

$79,700

Sub-department: Ao/Personnel/Psf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $79,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Revuelta is a Human Resources Specialist at Central Management within Ao/Personnel/Psf. 2024 total compensation came to $79,700. They are represented by Merit Compensation.