A Puccetti
People Operations
IL
Work Preference
Summary
Strategic and visionary Human Resources executive with 14+ years of progressive leadership experience in Illinois state government. Demonstrated success in leading large-scale HR operations, enterprise system implementations, and workforce transformation initiatives across multiple agencies. Expertise includes HR compliance, talent management, labor relations, and executive advising. Recognized for building high-performing teams, aligning HR strategy with organizational goals, and driving innovation in the public sector.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Recruitment and Retention Specialist
State of Illinois - Revenue
Springfield, Il
05.2025 - Current
Human Resources Specialist - Hiring Lead
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Springfield, IL
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Lead strategic hiring operations for 50+ concurrent sequences across multiple departments.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert on SuccessFactors and compliance protocols, training staff enterprise-wide.
- Advise executive leadership on workforce planning, policy alignment, and hiring strategies.
- Streamlined communications and developed SOPs and Rapid Results projects for process improvement.
Human Resources Deputy Director (PSA, Option 1)
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Springfield, IL
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Directed daily operations of a 20+ member HR team covering all functional areas including recruitment, labor relations, and compliance.
- Led statewide initiatives for SuccessFactors and HCM rollouts, audit readiness, and inter-agency collaboration.
- Standardized hiring practices and enhanced performance management frameworks.
- Provided executive consultation on HR policy, staffing models, and restructuring initiatives.
Acting Human Resources Director (SPSA, Option 1)
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Springfield, IL
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Oversaw full HR operations statewide across veteran homes and field offices, ensuring service continuity and compliance.
- Led senior-level policy and decision-making initiatives in coordination with CMS and Governor's Office.
- Declined permanent promotion to maintain non-exempt status for strategic career planning.
Human Resources Specialist
Illinois Department of Human Services
Springfield, IL
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed 35+ simultaneous hiring sequences in SuccessFactors, ensuring full compliance with state regulations.
- Developed compliant interview frameworks and handled all candidate communication and documentation.
Recruitment and Retention Manager, Interim
State of Illinois - Revenue
Springfield, IL
01.2026 - Current
Human Resources Representative
Dept. of Innovation and Technology / Dept. of Revenue
Springfield, IL
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Led recruitment for union, exempt, and merit-comp roles; supported new hiring platforms and reform pilots.
- Designed interview content, negotiated offers, and onboarded hires across agencies.
Revenue Tax Specialist I-III
Illinois Department of Revenue
Springfield, IL
03.2012 - 11.2017
- Advanced through analytical and compliance-focused tax roles, laying the foundation for HR auditing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Pre-Law Track), Psychology, Leadership, Public Administration
Blackburn College
Skills
- Executive HR Leadership
- Organizational Strategy
- Enterprise Workforce Planning
- Talent Optimization
- HR Compliance
- Collective Bargaining
- Union Relations
- SuccessFactors
- HCM
- HRIS
- IMSH Expertise
- Strategic Policy Development
- SOP Development
- Change Management
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- KPI Reporting
- Leadership Development
- Performance Management
Personal Information
Title: Human Resources Expert| Strategic Government HR Executive
Timeline
Recruitment and Retention Manager, Interim
State of Illinois - Revenue
01.2026 - Current
HR Recruitment and Retention Specialist
State of Illinois - Revenue
05.2025 - Current
Human Resources Specialist - Hiring Lead
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
01.2025 - 05.2025
Acting Human Resources Director (SPSA, Option 1)
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
08.2023 - 11.2023
Human Resources Deputy Director (PSA, Option 1)
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
11.2022 - 01.2025
Human Resources Specialist
Illinois Department of Human Services
04.2021 - 11.2022
Human Resources Representative
Dept. of Innovation and Technology / Dept. of Revenue
12.2020 - 04.2021
Revenue Tax Specialist I-III
Illinois Department of Revenue
03.2012 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Pre-Law Track), Psychology, Leadership, Public Administration
Blackburn College