SR LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

: Job Number: 386695 Description JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Senior Labor Relations Specialist Department of Human Resources Labor Relations Division Number of Positions: 1

Under general supervision, performs and oversees the conduct of professional labor relations work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates labor relations projects to ensure their completion in a timely and efficient manner
• Advises and assists managers and labor relations liaisons in resolving labor relations concerns and issues
• Assists staff in the interpretation and administration of labor contracts
• Assists Law Department attorneys with Labor Board Petitions
• Advises labor relations liaisons and department managers on the proper interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements
• Monitors labor relations activities in City departments to ensure that collective bargaining agreements are properly administered
• Attends bargaining negotiations , keeps accurate records of the bargaining sessions,and researches issues arising out of the collective bargaining process for use by the City's negotiation team
• Surveys operating departments regarding changes to union agreements for contract negotiations
• Works with other divisions of the Department of Human Resources, Budget Office, Law Department, and Finance/Comptroller's Office to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions, including dues deductions and benefits issues
• Makes presentations and conducts training seminars explaining collective bargaining agreements and contract provisions to management or labor liaisons
• Evaluates the results of surveys of wages, fringe benefits and work practices for the purpose of developing negotiation strategy alternatives
• Assists in the coordination of City-wide reduction-in-force activities to ensure that contract provisions regarding personnel actions are strictly followed
• Reviews work histories
• Coordinates quarterly payroll meetings and labor/management meetings as necessary
• Maintains files (e.g., awards, arbitrations, grievance outcomes) for future reference

Additional duties may be required for this position. Location: Department of Human Resources - 121 North LaSalle St Days: Monday through Friday Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Salary: $71,652.00

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a directly related field plus three years of employee relations, labor relations, industrial relations or professional personnel administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

NOTE : You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous experience advising managers and/or labor relations liaisons onresolving and responding to employee grievances, concerns, complaints and issues, and on proper interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements (CBA's)
• Previous labor relations experience in a union environment
• Previous experience transcribing labor/management meetings

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. City of Chicago Department of Human Resources Brandon Johnson, Mayor Kathleen Doyle, Acting Commissioner Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 11/13/2025. Job Posting : Oct 30, 2025, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Nov 13, 2025, 11:59:00 PM BU : 10 | Salary : $71,652.00 Pay Basis : Yearly