Illinois / Children and Family Services / Human Resources Specialist

Job-title file

Human Resources Specialist

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

28 employees hold this title in Children and Family Services. Median total compensation for the role is $86,100, below the department median of $90,550.

Employees: 28
Total payroll: $2.2M
Role median: $86,100
Agency median: $90,550
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$7,400$115,622+

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How total compensation varies among the 28 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 Children and Family Services, the median of $86,100 ranks #13 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

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Zackary Booher

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$116,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Zackary Booher is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $116,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Susy Bonilla

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$115,300

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Susy Bonilla works as a Human Resources Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Susy earned $115,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Stephanie Ward

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$114,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Stephanie Ward is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $114,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Denise Bean-Mathis

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$112,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Denise Bean-Mathis is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $112,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Michael Bernardy

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$104,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Michael Bernardy serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lori Hill

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$103,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Lori Hill works as a Human Resources Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lori earned $103,100 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michael Chan

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$102,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Chan is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $102,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Courtney Stewart

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$98,600

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Courtney Stewart is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $98,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jaciel Cathey

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Jaciel Cathey serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,900. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Danielle Manci

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$93,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,500
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Danielle Manci works as a Human Resources Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Danielle earned $93,500 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Sheila Truax

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$91,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Sheila Truax works as a Human Resources Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Sheila earned $91,100 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Lauren Cooperider

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$90,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Lauren Cooperider works as a Human Resources Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lauren earned $90,700 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Nykea Davis

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$89,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kane

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Nykea Davis serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,000. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Tiffany Kemp

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Tiffany Kemp holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mallory Schmitz

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$86,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Mallory Schmitz holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,100. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Ariana Sprague

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$85,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Ariana Sprague is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $85,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Richard Meier

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$82,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Richard Meier serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,900. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Fisayo Oyadeyi

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$82,500

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,500
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

Fisayo Oyadeyi is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. 2025 total compensation came to $82,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Janet Potts

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$81,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Janet Potts is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $81,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michael Bolt

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$78,000

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $78,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: St Clair

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Michael Bolt serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Chelsea Vance

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$73,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Chelsea Vance is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $73,900. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Lillian Koehl

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$72,900

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $72,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Lillian Koehl works as a Human Resources Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lillian earned $72,900 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Lauren Gill

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$68,700

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,700
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Lauren Gill serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,700. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Anetra Rodgers

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$34,100

Sub-department: Budget, Legal & Compliance
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

At Children and Family Services, Anetra Rodgers serves as a Human Resources Specialist within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Samantha Haynes

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$10,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

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

Samantha Haynes is a Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2023 total compensation came to $10,100. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Ryan Henke

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$9,100

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Ryan Henke works as a Human Resources Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Ryan earned $9,100 in 2023. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Robbi Dillard

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$7,500

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Robbi Dillard holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,500. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Charmin Jones

Human Resources Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$7,400

Sub-department: Personal Services Bu
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Charmin Jones holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.