LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Illinois Staffing, Springfield, IL, United States
Labor Relations Specialist
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents ? Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join the Office of Labor Relations, within the Office of the Director. Meets with and/or confers with agency managers, supervisors and employee representatives, answering inquiries and advising them of their rights and obligations as they pertain to labor contract interpretations, personnel rules, the state's pay plan and agency policies and practices. Develops and conducts training, e.g. discipline, grievance handling, basic contract training, etc. Meets with and/or confers with supervisors and/or managers to obtain facts related to grievances, analyzes information and presents summary to supervisor prior to third level grievance hearings. Conducts and/or participates in third level grievance hearings as the Director's designee drafting decisions, Memorandum of Understandings and/or resolutions, disseminates reports of grievance resolutions advising as to their application. Reports overtime, temporary assignment and personal service contract/temporary employee information to the appropriate unions. Processes employee discipline with Divisions, Department of Central Management Services' staff, and affected unions. Provides written and verbal advice to agency managers and supervisors regarding disciplinary measures (appropriate level and ability to defend contemplated actions). Reviews, writes and approves charges for discipline. As directed; guides team members from the various divisions in developing and implementing negotiating strategies, represents district/bureau management in labor/management meetings. Prepares response, recommendations and documentation as appropriate concerning the issues raised. Coordinates the distribution of upward mobility program information and yearly counseling opportunities. About the Agency The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with coursework in business administration, public administration or Labor Relations. Requires two (2) years of professional experience in Labor Relations or a related field. Requires one (1) year experience working with senior level management and union representatives. Benefits Package The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including: Health, life, vision, and dental insurance. 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave. Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs. Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually. Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service. Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date. Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Work County: Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov Posting Group: Leadership & Management 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).
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome. Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents ? Additional Documents section for each application. Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation. The Illinois State Police (ISP) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join the Office of Labor Relations, within the Office of the Director. Meets with and/or confers with agency managers, supervisors and employee representatives, answering inquiries and advising them of their rights and obligations as they pertain to labor contract interpretations, personnel rules, the state's pay plan and agency policies and practices. Develops and conducts training, e.g. discipline, grievance handling, basic contract training, etc. Meets with and/or confers with supervisors and/or managers to obtain facts related to grievances, analyzes information and presents summary to supervisor prior to third level grievance hearings. Conducts and/or participates in third level grievance hearings as the Director's designee drafting decisions, Memorandum of Understandings and/or resolutions, disseminates reports of grievance resolutions advising as to their application. Reports overtime, temporary assignment and personal service contract/temporary employee information to the appropriate unions. Processes employee discipline with Divisions, Department of Central Management Services' staff, and affected unions. Provides written and verbal advice to agency managers and supervisors regarding disciplinary measures (appropriate level and ability to defend contemplated actions). Reviews, writes and approves charges for discipline. As directed; guides team members from the various divisions in developing and implementing negotiating strategies, represents district/bureau management in labor/management meetings. Prepares response, recommendations and documentation as appropriate concerning the issues raised. Coordinates the distribution of upward mobility program information and yearly counseling opportunities. About the Agency The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, with coursework in business administration, public administration or Labor Relations. Requires two (2) years of professional experience in Labor Relations or a related field. Requires one (1) year experience working with senior level management and union representatives. Benefits Package The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including: Health, life, vision, and dental insurance. 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave. Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs. Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually. Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service. Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date. Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Headquarter Location: 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703 Work County: Agency Contact: ISP.JobPostings@illinois.gov Posting Group: Leadership & Management 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).