Labor Conciliator - Fair Labor Standards, Spanish-speaking
About The Position
The Labor Conciliator positions are located in Chicago, IL. As a Labor Conciliator, you will assist citizens in recovering unpaid wages as required by the various laws enforced by the Department. Investigates cases where employers, employees, and/or other witnesses speak Spanish. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package that includes health insurance, including eye care and dental, Deferred Compensation, life insurance, and retirement. If you are interested in helping your fellow citizens recoup the wages they are owed, are interested in helping achieve our mission, and possess the qualifications listed above, we invite you to apply for this position.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, or equivalent work experience specifically in areas of workplace standards such as: monitoring compliance with public construction, occupational safety, or other workplace protection standards; ensuring adherence to wage and hour, leave, or equal pay regulations; overseeing other statutory labor requirements.
- Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial level.
- Two (2) years of experience conducting investigations into alleged violations of laws and policies.
- Two (2) years of experience negotiating, mediating, and/or settling issues between parties.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of experience conducting investigations into alleged violations of laws and policies.
- Two (2) years of experience negotiating, mediating, and/or settling issues between parties.
- Two (2) years of experience preparing comprehensive reports with recommendations.
- Intermediate proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and case management tools such as Microsoft SharePoint.
Responsibilities
- Independently investigates potential violations of the labor and employment laws enforced by the Department, including the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, Illinois Minimum Wage Law, the One Day Rest in Seven Act, the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Child Labor Law, and other relevant acts.
- Performs expert level analysis of the most advanced, complex and unusual labor issues and cases through strategic and proactive investigations.
- Travels to conduct on-site investigations to gather evidence and information regarding potential violations of state labor and employment laws.
- Develops and prepares documents and reports regarding analyses, findings, and recommendations related to investigations.
- Independently facilitates appropriate case resolution and monitoring.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
