Labor Relations Administrator
Chicago, IL, US, 60661
Job Requisition ID: 58885
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/03/2026
Agency: Department of Human Rights
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8,750 a month: Full Range: $8,750-$10,750 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Confidential Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: akia.harper@illinois.gov
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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Position Overview
Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the Labor Relations Administrator serves as a key agency resource responsible for administering the agency's labor relations program, investigating and advising on disciplinary matters, interpreting and implementing collective bargaining agreements and HR policies, providing management training and consultation, representing the agency in labor relations matters, and overseeing new employee orientation activities. The position serves as a technical resource to agency leadership and management on labor relations, employee discipline, policy compliance, and related personnel matters.
Benefits Statement
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)
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 depending 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)
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
- Administers the agency’s Labor Relations (LR) program: Serves as the spokesperson and agencywide administrator of the LR program; develops, implements, and interprets policies and procedures governing the agency’s LR program; establishes long and short-term strategic goals and priorities for the LR program.
- Independently investigates disciplinary action requests received from supervisors/managers filed against employees.
- Maintains and revises policies, procedures, handbooks, and manuals related to Human Resources and Labor Relations.
- Develops, updates, and administers the agency’s New Employee Orientation program by creating standardized materials, coordinating presenters, ensuring content accuracy, and delivering orientation sessions to provide new employees with a comprehensive understanding of agency policies, organizational structure, workplace expectations, and available resources.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the field of labor relations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in state/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 with the ability to work collaboratively with management, employees, and union representatives.
- Two (2) years of prior supervisory experience.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- 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.
- The ability to travel occasionally with the possibility of overnight stays.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.
About the Illinois Department of Human Rights
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) is a state agency charged with the enforcement of the Illinois Human Rights Act ("Act"). The Act prohibits unlawful discrimination in Illinois with respect to employment, real estate transactions, financial credit, and public accommodations (including education). IDHR protects and guarantees the rights of all Illinoisans to be free from unlawful discrimination by receiving and investigating claims of unlawful discrimination. Moreover, the Act prohibits retaliation against a person who has opposed that which is reasonably and in good faith believed to be unlawful discrimination; prohibits the aiding, abetting, compelling or coercion of a person to commit a violation of the Act; and prohibits the willful interference with the performance of a duty or the exercise of a power by the Department or one of its officers or employees. At the forefront of protecting civil rights, IDHR welcomes all candidates for employment to apply for any position for which they are qualified. Join IDHR in its mission to secure an Illinois free from discrimination. The 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. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago