Labor Relations Administrator

Job Requisition ID: 50936 

Opening Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: 12/11/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,741 - $8,096 per month ($80,892 - $97,152 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Clinton
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Confidential (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC062 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Posting Identification Number  50936

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The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Human Resources Specialist for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois to serve as Labor Relations Administrator. Serves as advisor to the Center Director and other administrative staff on labor relations. Administers all negotiated collective bargaining agreements affecting the Center. Schedules and chairs labor management meetings. Serves as full-line supervisor. Assists in the development of written policies and procedures related to employee/management issues.

• Serves as Labor Relations Administrator for the Murray Developmental Center.
• Schedules and chairs labor management meetings.
• Serves as Managements Administrator on all discipline.
• Serves as full-line supervisor. 
• Assists in the development of written policies and procedures related to employee/management issues.
• Serves on various facility committees.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college and two (2) years of professional human resources experience. 

• Two (2) years of professional experience working with human resources and labor relations rules, regulations and procedures for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience with labor relation activities, including negotiations, grievances and contract interpretations, while utilizing ethical practices and procedures.  
• Two (2) years of professional personnel experience in a private or public organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
• Two (2) years of professional experience providing advice and counsel to employees and senior leaders regarding labor relations issues. 
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with both internal and external stakeholders daily ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience and/or lead worker experience including assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates and training staff.

• 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 the ability to serve as Administrator on Duty (AOD) on a rotating schedule exercising full authority on-call, after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, such as personal computers.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 1535 W McCord St, Centralia, Illinois, 62801

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Murray Developmental Center

Labor Relations

Agency Contact: 

Posting Group: Employee Services; Social Services

About the Agency: 

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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)

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