DOC Labor Relations Specialist

Agency:  Department of Corrections 
Closing Date/Time:  06/03/2024 11:59pm
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,660; Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $7,660-$8,600/month 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

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Posting Identification Number: 37905

Position Overview: The Labor Relations Specialist, serves as a representative of Management in a Labor Relations setting. This position performs highly confidential, sensitive administrative tasks in a diverse agency. This position serves as the liaison of Management for employee grievances and contract issues. The ideal candidate will be able to process information and materials in a timely manner and convey information effectively through both written and oral reporting. This position is responsible for handling 3rd level grievances on a monthly basis and providing direction and sound recommendations to Executive Staff. The ideal candidate would be a self -motivated, task oriented, organized individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. A background in policy and procedure, as well as working knowledge of the Union contracts would be a plus for our ideal candidate. We are looking for an energetic candidate looking to be an integral part of the Managerial Team, working with both administrative staff at the institution level as well as executive staff at the Department of Corrections. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures,and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fullysupport an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)

• Health, life, vision and dental insurance

• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave

• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II

• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement

• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs

• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually

• 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, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)

• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours:  8:00am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday; Sat/Sun off 
Work Location: 1301 Concordia Ct Springfield, IL 62702-5643 
Agency Contact:  Demetria.Greenwald@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance; Leadership & Management; Public Safety 

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Salary : $7,660 - $8,600