Labor Relations Representation Specialist
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 59557
Opening Date: 10/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026
Agency: Illinois Labor Relations Board
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - $9,571 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Brianna.Scott@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.
Position Overview:
The Illinois Labor Relations Board is seeking to hire a Labor Relations Representation Specialist. The Illinois Labor Relations Board oversees public sector collective bargaining for the State of Illinois for all public employees outside the education sector. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and organized professional with experience in Public Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field who will be able to effectively serve as a representation specialist for the agency. The selected candidate will plan, organize, and direct representation proceedings before the Board by conducting preliminary investigations of representation petitions, reviewing petitions to amend or clarify certifications issued by the Board, and maintaining the mediation, arbitration, and contract repository for the Board. We welcome interested applicants to apply for the position of Representation Specialist and help the ILRB continue to provide high level constituent service.
Illinois Labor Relations Board offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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.
Essential Functions
- Under direction from the Executive Director, serves as a Labor Relations Representation Specialist for the Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB) independently conducts investigations of representation petitions as authorized by the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315) and related administrative rules.
- Monitors, tracks, and organizes physical and digital certifications and bargaining unit descriptions for the ILRB to ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
- Maintains the mediation, arbitration, and contract repository for the ILRB.
- Counsels clients of the ILRB by answering technical questions related to the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Board's administrative rules.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college in business, public administration, or a related field.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in labor relations or human resources.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least two years of experience working for a public labor relations agency or the labor relations division or department of a public employer.
- Prefers at least two years of experience working with collective bargaining agreements.
- Prefers at least two years of experience in file retention and organization for a public or private organization.
- Prefers at least two years of experience drafting recommendations to higher level executives.
- Prefers at least two years of experience in providing customer or constituent services.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Adobe, and electronic case management programs or similar software systems.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience managing office practices, procedures, and programs.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of concepts and procedures related to collective bargaining and union representation.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass a background check.
- Requires use of an agency-supplied laptop.
- 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 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 the 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 Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
Throughout the State of Illinois, the Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB) regulates the designation of employee representatives; the negotiation of wages, hours, and other conditions of employment; and resolves or, if necessary, adjudicates labor disputes. The Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (Act), 5 ILCS 315 (2014) governs labor relations between most public employers in Illinois and their employees, along with the labor organizations that represent these employees. Together with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, 115 ILCS 5 (2014), the Act provides comprehensive statutory regulation of public sector collective bargaining in Illinois. It has many similarities to the National Labor Relations Act, which regulates collective bargaining matters in the private sector, and to the laws of other states that regulate collective bargaining in the public sector.
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 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 the 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 Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield