What are the responsibilities and job description for the LABOR RELATIONS ADVISOR position at illinois?
Job Requisition ID: 57390
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 08/10/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,480 - $11,480 per month ($113,760 - $137,760 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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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.
Position Overview
The Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) is a large residential school serving students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing. The mission of ISD is to engage students in a supportive, safe, and nurturing environment to achieve personal excellence academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. This position serves as the Labor Relations Advisor and administers the Workers Compensation program for the Illinois School for the Deaf and the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) are seeking to hire an individual with strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Essential Functions
- Serves as the Labor Relations Advisor for Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
- Directs and administers the Workers’ Compensation and Risk Management Programs for ISD and ISVI.
- Prepares curriculum and provides training as needed for supervisors on contract changes and requirements, supervisor responsibilities and processes related to discipline and grievances and workers comp.
- Reviews current processes, procedures, and polices related to labor relations and makes recommendations for updates and changes.
- Serves as liaison for ISD and ISVI to Title IX Coordinator.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with course work in business or public administration.
- Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative experience in labor relations and/or human resources.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of professional experience working with labor relations practices, principles, rules and collective bargaining contracts.
- Three (3) years of professional experience providing technical information to management regarding discipline, grievances, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Two (2) years of professional experience being responsible for Workers’ Compensation and Risk Management Programs for extended benefit and temporary total disability claims, state and federal requirements, policies, procedures, and practices for a public or private organization.
- Two (2) years of professional experience investigating issues, analyzing possible outcomes and making recommendations for appropriate course of action.
- Two (2) years of professional experience developing and implementing policies and procedures related to labor relation issues.
- Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively (written and oral) with staff, students, and internal and external stakeholders.
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 ability to create reports, documents and training materials using programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
- Requires ability to travel.
- Require the ability to work on an on-call basis including after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays.
*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, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location: 125 S Webster Ave, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Deaf
Work County: Morgan
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Employee Services; Social Services
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.
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)
- Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
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