Job Description
Job Description
Acts as a liaison on behalf of County management in serving as hearing officer or mediator for union grievance hearings, resolution meetings, and other Labor/Management activities. Aids Labor Counsel on matters related to arbitrations and other labor related litigation. Research information from past grievance files, personnel records, salary grades of specific union job classifications and previous union labor agreement information. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Acts as the hearing officer in connection with union grievances, schedules grievance hearings, coordinates hearings with necessary parties, interprets collective bargaining agreements and work force policies, and issues decisions. Acts as a mediator in grievance resolution meetings to resolve third step grievances prior to arbitration, coordinates and conducts labor management meetings, interprets collective bargaining agreements, and makes recommendations for resolution. Serves as an informational resource for union contract negotiations by conducting research and furnishing reference documents and statistical data to the management negotiating team. Analyzes trends in labor relations and other work force data to proactively identify work environment concerns, risks and training opportunities, as well as make recommendations for changes to collective bargaining agreements and policies. Supports supervisors with labor related matters, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and policies, and assists with implementation
Company DescriptionCook 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.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to Shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov
Company Description
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.\r\n\r\nHOW TO APPLY: Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to Shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov