Labor Relations Liaison
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 10523 - 11100
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:52113
Opening Date: 12/26/2025
Closing Date: 01/09/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option:General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10523 - $11100 per month ($126276 - $133200 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Confidential Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Office of Human Resources is seeking to hire a dynamic detail-oriented Labor Relations Liaison for the Department of Human Services. The Labor Relations Liaison promotes harmonious employment relations through fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to provide for prompt and equitable resolution of disputes between bargaining unit or merit compensation employees and managers for the Department of Human Services.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a labor relations subject matter expert advising DHS management staff on labor relations policy matters.
- Serves as labor relations training specialist for assigned areas of DHS.
- Serves as third level representative for grievances emanating from the assigned area.
- Conducts and/or staffs labor/management meetings for DHS.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires skill knowledge and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college preferably with courses in business public administration human resources or labor relations.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible labor relations administrative experience in a public or private organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing advice and consultation on labor relations matters including disciplinary processes.
- Three (3) years of professional experience with labor relation activities including participation in negotiation of collective bargaining agreements handling grievances and providing contract interpretations while utilizing ethical practices and procedures.
- Three (3) years of professional experience preparing curricula and training aids and presenting those materials to large groups.
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with human resources and labor relations rules regulations and procedures.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location:100 South Grand Ave E Springfield Illinois 62762
Office of Human Resources
Labor Relations
Work County: Sangamon
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Employee Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health Life Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
o Personal Sick & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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