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Cook County Government · 1 day ago

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LABOR RELATIONS - LITIGATION (DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATIONS) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$158K/yr - $194K/yr

4+ years exp

Cook County Government is seeking a Deputy Director, Labor Relations - Litigation to provide strategic legal and operational leadership on complex labor relations matters. This role involves overseeing labor negotiations, litigation strategy, and policy implementation while serving as a key advisor to County leadership. The Deputy Director will coordinate Labor Relations staff and represent the County in negotiations with multiple collective bargaining units.

GovernmentNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Assumes primary responsibility for labor negotiations with new and existing collective bargaining units; develops strategy for labor negotiations; conducts all related liaison activities between management, outside legal counsel and labor unions to coordinate and ensure the orderly progression of deliberations and represents the Deputy Chief at such gatherings

Addresses a wide range of issues related to job classification, transfers and layoffs, and other matters requiring an in-depth understanding of and interaction with County management and other areas of the Human Resources Bureau

Acts as liaison on behalf of and represents the Deputy Chief with matters related to the Office of the Chief Judge, Health and Hospital System, Office of the State’s Attorney, Sheriff’s Department, Assessor, other elected officials, County department heads, and other groups and agencies

Works with the Deputy Chief in the coordination and supervision of the Labor/Employee Relations staff in department matters, and in doing so exercises a key role in the formulation, implementation, and enforcement of labor and employee policies for Cook County

Reviews hearing officers’ decisions in third-step grievance and disciplinary matters; formulates strategy, supervises, and coordinates Labor Counsel in arbitration matters; supervises and coordinates Labor Relations personnel

Analyzes proposed and existing collective bargaining agreements, conducts research of case law and other documents and materials and records all relevant deliberations and points of discussion taking place at the table. Reviews and interprets union proposals and conveys insightful analysis with recommendations for possible modifications in the County’s position and policies

Works with the Deputy Chief and outside legal counsel to negotiate with labor unions and explain to unions, elected officials and department heads the County’s proposals and positions in a wide variety of matters including, but not limited to, wages, benefits, working conditions, job classification, uniform and pay differentials, and work rules

Assists in the evaluation, formation and implementation of policy directives affecting employees of Cook County including but not limited benefits, work rules and personnel rules

Provides legal advice and counsel to Deputy Chief, Bureau Chief of Human Resources and other County Officials on all matters related to the Bureau of Human Resources

Assists and advises bureau chiefs, department heads, and supervisors on all labor matters including employee discipline, policy interpretation, policy implementation, and department organization

Oversees matters related to the Employee Appeals Board and act as Representative of the Employee Appeals Board

Works with outside counsel and retained experts on a variety of employment related issues, including the Affordable Care Act and benefit plan designs, health care, pension and other post-employment benefits

Provides advice and counsel on employment-related laws, policies, and matters such as the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity laws

Qualification

Labor RelationsLitigation StrategyLegal CounselNegotiation SkillsJuris Doctorate (JD)Illinois Law LicenseSupervisory ExperiencePolicy ImplementationCommunication SkillsConflict Resolution

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (JD)

Four (4) years of labor relations, human resources, litigation, or directly related experience

Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois

Preferred

Six (6) years of Labor Relations, Human Resources or Litigation experience

Four (4) years of previous management or supervisory experience

Benefits

Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans

Flexible Teleworking Options

Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)

Pension Plan

Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend

Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.