Labor Relations Administrator

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Labor Relations Administrator serves as a key agency resource responsible for administering the Illinois Department of Human Rights’ labor relations program. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the administrator investigates and advises on disciplinary matters, interprets and implements collective bargaining agreements and HR policies, provides management training and consultation, represents the agency in labor relations matters, and oversees new employee orientation. The role also serves as a technical resource to agency leadership and management on labor relations, employee discipline, policy compliance, and related personnel matters. The position is based at the agency’s Chicago headquarters, with a hybrid schedule that may require one to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional travel, potentially including overnight stays, is required.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four years of college with courses in business or public administration.
At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in labor relations.
Complete a background check and self-disclose criminal history.
Ability to travel occasionally, with the possibility of overnight stays.
File a Statement of Economic Interest and Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in state or federal public sector labor relations.
Familiarity with AFSCME, Teamsters, or other unions representing public sector employees.
Experience conducting workplace investigations or facilitating conflict resolution.
Ability to analyze issues, evaluate precedent, and prepare clear, concise reports.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate with management, employees, and union representatives.
Two years of prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as spokesperson and agencywide administrator of the Labor Relations program.
Develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures governing the agency’s Labor Relations program.
Establish long- and short-term strategic goals and priorities for the Labor Relations program.
Independently investigate disciplinary action requests filed by supervisors or managers against employees.
Maintain and revise policies, procedures, handbooks, and manuals related to Human Resources and Labor Relations.
Develop, update, and administer the agency’s New Employee Orientation program, including creating standardized materials, coordinating presenters, ensuring content accuracy, and delivering orientation sessions.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

Pension program.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year.
Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days in the first year of employment.
Thirteen paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
Flexible work schedules when available, depending on the position.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred Compensation Program supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions.
Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.