Labor Relations Investigator

Overview

Job Requisition : 53028
Closing Date: 02/05/2026
Agency: Illinois Labor Relations Board
Class

Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 - $10,281 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon;
Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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.

The Illinois Labor Relations Board isseekingto hire a Labor Relations Investigator. The Illinois Labor Relations Board oversees public sector collective bargaining for the State of Illinois for all public employees outside the education sector. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with experience in labor relations who will be able to effectively investigate petitions and charges brought before the ILRB and helpfacilitateefficient management of the agency’s investigative caseload.

This unique position offers the ability toparticipatein the agency’s processes at every stage. We welcome interested applicants to apply for the position of Labor Relations Investigator and help the ILRB continue to provide high level constituent service.

Illinois Labor Relations Board offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

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.

• Serves as a Labor Relations Investigator for the Illinois Labor Relations Board (ILRB) conducting investigations of unfair labor practice charges and representation petitions as authorized by the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315) and related administrative rules.
• Plans, directs, and conducts elections related to union representation of public employees.
• Serves as a senior staff attorney.
• Serves as a Compliance Officer.
• Serves as a Mediation Officer.
• Counsels clients of the ILRB by answering technical questions related to the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Board’s administrative rules.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in labor relations or human resources.
• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college in business, public administration, or a related field.

• Prefers at least two years of experience working for a public labor relations agency or the labor relations division or department of a public employer.
• Prefers at least two years of experience in conducting investigations.
• Prefers at least two years of experience in providing customer or constituent services.
• Prefers at least two years of…