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Human Resources and Labor Relations Administrator

Illinois Department of Human Services
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To access more recruitment resources, please email your resume to DHS.Recruitment@illinois.gov.

 

Location: Park Forest, IL 60466

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 6/18/2025

Closing Date/Time: 7/03/2025

Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,000 - $10,000 per month ($96,000 - $120,000 per year)

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

 

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****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Posting Identification Number: 46040

 

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce an opening for a Human Resources and Labor Relations Administrator for the State Operated Developmental Centers (SODC’s) located in Park Forest, Illinois. This role includes administering, implementing and enforcing human resource and labor relation activities in the SODC’s ensuring compliance with the Illinois Personnel Code, the Personnel Rules of the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), the Pay Plan, rules and regulations. An ideal candidate will ensure that management focuses on providing a positive and productive work environment for all employees.

 

Essential Functions

  • Serves as the Human Resources and Labor Relations Administrator.
  • Serves as the labor relations resource person for SODCs statewide.
  • Administers the Labor Relations program for SODCs statewide. 
  • Serves as full-line supervisor, assigns and reviews work.
  • Coordinates the establishment and maintenance of a system for reviewing position descriptions (CMS-104's) on an annual basis to ensure the timely and accurate reporting and updating of significant changes in job content, subordinate assignments and/or supervisor.
  • Ensures the SODC Affirmative Action Offices are in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
  • Serves as Ethics Officer for SODCs ensuring compliance with State Ethics Policies and Procedures.
  • Serves as Privacy Officer for SODCs statewide ensuring compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and resolving any HIPAA related complaints.
  • Serves as a resource person on matters related to Reimbursement Officer duties within SODCs statewide.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
  • Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience working with Human Resources and/or Labor Relations rules, regulations and procedures for a public or business organization.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Four (4) years of professional experience providing advice and counsel to employees and senior leaders regarding human resources and labor relations issues, including disciplinary processes.
  • Master’s degree in a human resource or business administration field.
  • Four (4) years of professional personnel experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience including assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time off.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience in interacting with representatives from labor organizations regarding matters related to collective bargaining, including grievances and disciplinary actions.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience conducting hearings on labor relation matters for a public or private organization.

 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  • Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
  • Requires the ability to become interview certified before the end of the probationary period. 
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
  • 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 the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

 

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch 
Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

SODC Operations

HR and Labor Relations
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Employee Services; Social Services 

 

About the Agency: 

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. 

 

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 Work Schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• 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