Deputy Chief of Staff

Job overview

The Deputy Chief of Staff role is onsite in Springfield, IL, primarily at the Illinois State Capitol Building Complex; the posting also identifies the Bilandic Building in Chicago as a work environment. The minimum salary is $150,000 per year. The role supports the Office of the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. The Deputy Chief of Staff provides strategic leadership across Human Resources, Fiscal, and IT functions. The position advises the Speaker and Chief of Staff, supports compliant and effective operations, and improves services and workplace practices across these units.

What you'll do

• Advise the Speaker and Chief of Staff on portfolio issues
• manage HR matters and personnel investigations
• monitor regulations and recommend compliance changes
• advise on hiring, compensation, discipline, and termination
• support employee relations and engagement
• improve Fiscal and IT service processes
• oversee resource allocation and special projects
• support payroll, payments, IT user support, and security standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deputy chief of staff

springfield il

illinois house of representatives

office of the speaker

$150,000 minimum

human resources

fiscal operations

it operations

executive leadership

employee relations

payroll

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

occasional weekends

some travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, prescription, behavioral health, and life insurance
• State Employees’ Retirement System
• optional health savings account and deferred compensation programs
• vacation, sick, and personal time.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; MPA, MBA, or JD preferred. Requires HR management and executive, administrative, legislative, or legal experience. Typical hours are 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; session work may change hours, occasional weekends may be required, and some travel may be required.

About the employer

Illinois House of Representatives is hiring for this role. Industry: Public Finance Activities. Sector: 92.