Senior Labor Liaison Officer

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Senior Labor Liaison Officer to join a leading Company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.

Salary: $118,932 -$131,274

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director/Designee of Labor Relations, supervises the Labor Liaison Officers and acts as a spokesperson on behalf of County management during contract negotiations, impact bargaining sessions and documents proceedings. Works with department heads to identify issues to be addressed through collective bargaining, coordinates and attends first-line management meetings to formulate negotiation strategy. Coordinates assistance for the Labor Counsel, the State's Attorney's Office, and outside counsel on matters related to arbitration and unfair labor practice charges. Supervises the preparation of union contracts and wage scales for Board approval. Directs and coordinates the implementation of wage components with appropriate County departments and offices as necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises and directs Labor Liaison Officers in conjunction with departmental director.
• Participates in collective bargaining negotiations as a representative for the County and develops proposals and tentative agreements; works closely with the Deputy Director of
• Labor, Labor Counsel, outside counsel, department heads, and elected officials to identify issues and develop strategy for collective bargaining.
• Oversees grievance resolutions and CBA disputes.
• Analyzes texts of collective bargaining agreements to ensure clarity of language and intent, and may make recommendations to Deputy Director of Labor Relations for contract language revisions.
• Reviews unfair labor practice charges and arbitration cases and provides assistance, where necessary, to the State's Attorney's Office, elected officials, and Labor Counsel prior to hearings in order to respond to and resolve related problems.
• Directs and coordinates the implementation of terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements; works closely with County departments, including Comptroller, Budget office, Bureau of Technology, Human Resources to implement cost of living adjustments, reclassifications and salary upgrades, and other economic matters.
• Monitors and coordinates the timely preparation of Resolutions for the County Board and Health and Hospital System Board for approval of wages and contracts.
• Receives and reviews correspondence from various trade organizations regarding annual trade rate changes including prevailing rate. Directs and coordinates the implementation of trade rate changes with the appropriate County departments.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree
• Five (5) years of experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, or related field.
• Skill in directing and supervision other staff members.
• Knowledge of County policies, protocols and technical vernacular used throughout each union labor agreement for the County.
• Extensive knowledge of all labor relations functions, principles, techniques, contract terminology, office practices and procedures. Thorough knowledge of business communication principles and techniques, contract terminology, office practices and procedures relative to labor relations.
• Skill in resolving labor/management contractual negotiation disputes.
• Skill in scrutinizing text of contractual labor agreements.
• Skill in the use of the art of diplomacy and confidentiality with arbitrators, attorneys, County employees, County managerial personnel and union representatives. Ability to conduct research functions for purposes of providing accurate documentation and statistical data for union contract negotiations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy and to conduct oneself in a professional manner. Good communication skills; ability to gather information from others and make inquiries; ability to convey information and explain or describe County policy and procedure to others in person or by telephone.

Desired Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor or Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Labor, or Human Resources.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance