Manager of Labor Relations Job Posted: 9 January 2025 Company: Cook County
Closing Date: Until Filled Location: Chicago, IL
Link to application and full position listing OVERVIEW The Cook County Bureau of Human Resources is seeking a Manager of Labor Relations to join our team to oversee labor relations activities ensuring compliance with labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. This role involves developing and implementing labor relations strategies, managing union negotiations, resolving workplace disputes and fostering collaborative relationships between management and employee representatives. Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer. WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY? In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:
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LOCATION: Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorist, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclist. ROLE SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Deputy of Labor Relations – Bargaining & Policy, oversees the work of the Bargaining & Policy unit. Supervises the Labor Liaison Officers and provides support for the Senior Labor Liaison Officers. Coordinates and directs the workflow of the Bargaining & Policy Unit to ensure proper distribution of work, and reviews task list of Labor Officers to ensure that projects and assignments are completed on time. Reviews, manages, and approves Labor Officer assignments and scheduling as necessary to ensure adequate coverage at the various work sites. Works with department and agency leadership to develop and track progress on strategic goals for the Labor Department. Ensures that Labor Officers identify issues to be addressed through collective bargaining, and that Labor Officers are properly counseling management in their assigned areas. Advises the Department on best practices for the day-to-day management and direction of the Bargaining and Policy unit. Ensures implementation of Labor Officer standard operating procedures, as well as identifying and suggesting updates to the SOPs in the ordinary course of business. Represents the Department as it plans and executes change management tasks required to accept, adapt, and support new solutions including effective communication and documentation. Serves as a representative on various committees and tasks on behalf of department leadership. Develops and presents internal and external training for Department and County staff. Consults with the Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer – Director of Labor Relations and Deputy Director in matters of highest confidentiality. Works with the Director of Labor (or designee) in determining negotiation positions, policies, and strategy. Coordinates and attends strategy meetings, negotiation sessions, and assists in the compilation of County negotiation proposals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sedentary Work Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work. EMPLOYMENT TERMS RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order, and the Cook County Personnel this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County. |