Labor Relations Specialist Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Illinois Comptroller; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Flexible schedules

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to join their team in Springfield. The role focuses on contract administration, delivering formal training, and advising management on labor relations matters to support the department’s mission.

DCFS offers a competitive benefits package and pension program. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with experience in labor relations and contract

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college education.
• Requires two years of professional human resources experience.
• Experience in labor relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Labor Relations Specialist.
• Acts as a hearing officer under contract provisions at grievance levels 2 and 3.
• Provides technical assistance on negotiated contracts, statutes, and DCFS policies to management and unions.

Skills

Labor relations

Training

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to join their team in Springfield. The role focuses on contract administration, delivering formal training, and advising management on labor relations matters to support the department’s mission.

DCFS offers a competitive benefits package and pension program. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with experience in labor relations and contract