32 people and recruiting jobs are open in Illinois, on employers' own career pages, from 22 employers. The three employers with the most openings are AbbVie, Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army, Bureau of Naval Personnel and Department of the Navy, with 10 of the 32. 69 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $57,266 to $104,579, with a median of $76,693. The places with the most are Chicago, IL (11); Springfield, IL (4); San Diego, CA (3). A typical posting has been open 19 days.
Illinois requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (43%), Workday (29%), Greenhouse (14%), SmartRecruiters (11%).
Open people and recruiting jobs
Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force
Scott AFB, IL · Posted Oct 13
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/OA)
$51,740 to $67,264 a year22% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in support of the installation Civilian Personnel Affirmative Employment Office.
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Phoenix, AZ and 17 more places · Posted Oct 13
Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement)
$40,736 to $73,796 a year25% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
The position uniquely specializes in the Recruitment and Placement discipline of HR.
Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force
Scott AFB, IL · Posted Sep 30
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)
$41,769 to $67,264 a year29% below the median listed hereSeen todayEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S.
Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army
Normal, IL · Posted Apr 17
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)
$40,736 to $59,031 a year35% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 185 daysEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S.
Bureau of Naval Personnel, Department of the Navy
San Diego, CA and 7 more places · Posted Jan 15
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY)
$37,193 to $60,593 a year36% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 277 daysEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
To qualify for the GS-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of general experience demonstrating progressively responsible clerical, office, or…
People and recruiting jobs by place in Illinois
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 11 |
| Springfield, IL | 4 |
| San Diego, CA | 3 |
| Scott AFB, IL | 3 |
| Mettawa, IL | 2 |
| North Chicago, IL | 2 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 2 |
| Abbott Park, IL | 1 |
| Deerfield, IL | 1 |
| Dekalb, IL | 1 |
| Des Plaines, IL | 1 |
| Normal, IL | 1 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1 |
| Rock Island, IL | 1 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 1 |
Who is hiring people and recruiting in Illinois
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| AbbVie | 4 |
| Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army | 3 |
| Bureau of Naval Personnel, Department of the Navy | 3 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force | 2 |
| Elite Dental Partners | 2 |
| JLL | 2 |
| 3M | 1 |
| Abbott | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
How to apply
- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many people and recruiting jobs are open in Illinois?
32 on Oct 18, 2026, from 22 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Illinois are most people and recruiting jobs?
Chicago, IL (11); Springfield, IL (4); San Diego, CA (3).
Do people and recruiting jobs in Illinois pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $76,693; across the US it is $112,500. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does Illinois require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2025-01-01). Source: IDOL.
How much do people and recruiting jobs in Illinois pay?
69 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $76,693 and the middle half runs from $57,266 to $104,579. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. Illinois requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring people and recruiting in Illinois?
The employers with the most openings are AbbVie (4), Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army (3), Bureau of Naval Personnel, Department of the Navy (3). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 19 days, and 31 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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Federal jobs from USAJOBS, retrieved Oct 18, 2026. Second Summit is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM.