ASSISTANT LABOR RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Requisition ID: 58561 Opening Date: 09/03/2026 Closing Date: 09/18/2026 Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - $10,571 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Confidential Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage Work Hours : 8:00am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability :2 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs Headquarter Location :Chicago - 60 E Van Buren Work County :Cook Agency Contact : A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one. Assistant Labor Relations Administrator (PSA, Opt. 1) 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 Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as the Assistant Labor Relations Administrator. The incumbent will be under administrative direction performing labor related functions for the Department of Juvenile Justice. The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience with providing expertise in the development and implementation of labor relations policies and procedures, investigating contractual problems for unions, and serving as an expert level authority on labor relation issues. In this position, the incumbent will provide labor relations advice, and consultation to management regarding discipline, third level grievance processes, and other labor relations issues along with researching, preparing, and providing information to management relative to resolving labor management concerns at all levels. The incumbent will also gather information and prepare packets for third level grievance hearings, prepare third level grievance hearings for pre-arbitration, and track all documents related to the pre-disciplinary packets for the disciplinary process. If this sounds like an opportunity that would fit into your career path, then click the apply button to get started. We encourage all interested and qualified individuals to apply! Essential Functions: Under administrative direction, serves as Assistant Labor Relations Administrator performing labor related functions for the department of Juvenile Justice. As assigned by the Chief, Labor Relations Administrator, confers/discusses/resolves labor relations issues for third level grievance hearing process. In the Chief Labor Relations Administrators absence, and subject to approval of the Chief of Staff, serves as the spokesperson for the Director and the Department of Labor Relations on issues affecting labor relations cases and assignments. Provides training and functional direction to department staff on labor relations matters, e.g., discipline and grievances. As assigned by the Labor Relations Administrator, represents agency in master contract negotiations, supplemental negotiations, MOU negotiations, etc. Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 with coursework in labor relations, business, or public administration. Requires three (3) years of administrative experience in labor relations for a public or business organization. Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance): Prefers extensive knowledge of the theories and concepts of collective bargaining. Prefers extensive knowledge of labor statutes, labor policies, and agency programs. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in the field of Labor Relations within a public or private setting. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience hearing grievances. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in a position that negotiated labor agreements. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience communicating and interacting with management representatives of government or private industry. Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in a human services or correctional agency. Conditions of Employment: Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check. Requires ability to pass IDOC/IDJJ drug screen. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency: The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities. Benefits: The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including: Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid parental leave Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc. Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service) Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date) Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions) 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: