Labor Relations Representation Specialist

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB) seeks a Labor Relations Representation Specialist to support its oversight of public-sector collective bargaining for Illinois public employees outside the education sector. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the specialist plans, organizes, and directs representation proceedings before the Board. The position independently investigates representation petitions under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and related administrative rules, reviews petitions to amend or clarify Board certifications, and maintains the Board’s mediation, arbitration, and contract repository. The specialist also organizes certification records and bargaining-unit descriptions and answers clients’ technical questions about the Act and the Board’s administrative rules. The position is based at the ILRB’s Springfield headquarters, with an anticipated hybrid schedule of three to five days per week in the office depending on operational needs. Listed work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the schedule will be mutually agreed upon with the supervisor during onboarding. The role requires a background check and use of an agency-supplied laptop. The employee must file annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four years of college in business, public administration, or a related field.
Three years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in labor relations or human resources.
Ability to pass a background check.
Use of an agency-supplied laptop.
File annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State and Supplemental Statements of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as required.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience working for a public labor relations agency or the labor relations division or department of a public employer.
At least two years of experience working with collective bargaining agreements.
At least two years of experience in file retention and organization for a public or private organization.
At least two years of experience drafting recommendations to higher-level executives.
At least two years of experience providing customer or constituent services.
At least two years of experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and electronic case management programs or similar software systems.
At least two years of experience managing office practices, procedures, and programs.
Extensive knowledge of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act.
Extensive knowledge of concepts and procedures related to collective bargaining and union representation.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct investigations of representation petitions as authorized by the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and related administrative rules.
Plan, organize, and direct representation proceedings before the Board.
Review petitions to amend or clarify certifications issued by the Board.
Monitor, track, and organize physical and digital certifications and bargaining-unit descriptions to ensure records are accurate and complete.
Maintain the Board’s mediation, arbitration, and contract repository.
Answer clients’ technical questions concerning the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Board’s administrative rules.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonable within the scope of the position.