Public Service Administrator, Option 1 - Labor Relations Officer

State of Illinois • Springfield, MO

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is seeking to hire a Labor Relations Officer to work in its HR Division. This individual will work in a collaborative environment and will assist the HR Director with administering and facilitating bargaining agreements, as well as discussions with unions, employees, and managers. The ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders clearly and effectively on a daily basis, as well as strong conflict resolution skills. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) serves as the regulatory body for all gambling activities across the state of Illinois. The IGB administers a regulatory and tax collection system for the expanding casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in Illinois. We are committed to preserving the integrity of the Illinois gaming industry. The Illinois Gaming Board is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization in the area of labor relations.
• Requires the ability to pass Illinois Gaming Board’s background investigation (background check).
• Requires ability to travel.
• Requires a valid and current Illinois driver’s license.
• Requires proof of current automobile insurance.
• Must comply with the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.
• Must comply with the Illinois Gambling Act.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/ employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience in labor relations principles and practices.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience providing technical information to management regarding discipline, grievances, evaluations, collective bargaining contracts, and interpretation of rules and procedures.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience serving as Department representative at various meetings, relating to labor relations, management meetings, and/or negotiations.
• Prefers one (1) year professional experience in conducting labor/personnel related training.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing policies and procedures, related to labor relations issues.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional experience developing and implementing training for management and supervisory staff regarding labor relations issues.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders, orally and in writing, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
• Prefers three (3) years of professional supervisory experience to include assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, training to assigned staff, and/or counseling staff regarding work performance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Labor Relations Officer, directing and managing labor relations activities for all unit functions, including but not limited to: third level grievance hearings, fourth level proceedings, appropriate discipline measures, and policy interpretations.
• Provides information and technical assistance to management and staff regarding appropriate discipline measures and procedures, grievances, employee evaluations, proof status, collective bargaining contracts, interpretations of CMS rules and procedures, employee-related problems, etc.
• Conducts third level grievance hearings.
• Develops policies related to labor and personnel matters.
• Serves as the Department’s representative at various meetings relating to labor relations issues.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• 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)
• Paid vacation time annually
• 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 maternity/paternity 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager