Hearing Officer - Chicago, United States - Cook County

Cook County
Cook County
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Chicago, United States

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Job Overview:


The Bureau of Human Resources, Department of Labor Relations seeks a skilled Hearing Officer to be a liaison on behalf of Cook County management in serving as a 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.

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.


WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?
In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding

environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some

of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

Top Tier Medical Benefits:
Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit,

Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 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 My Health Connections wellness

program.


SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY:

Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs.

  • 2nd largest county in America
  • Larger than 27 states
Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.

  • Nearly 80% unionized workforce
  • 15 unions were represented.
  • 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
Highway - Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.

Land - Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and

collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.

Safety - Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in

suburban areas to offering 911 services in municipalities and municipalities.


LOCATION:


Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.


Job Summary


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.

Provides assistance to Labor Counsel on matters related to arbitrations and other labor related litigation.

Researches information from past grievance files, personnel records, salary grades of specific union job classifications and previous union labor agreement information.


Essential Job 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 in an effort 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.


Analyzes data concerning discipline and grievances and consults with labor relations management staff to determine management and supervisory training needs regarding labor relations.

May prepare statistical reports related to the grievance procedure.

Assists the Senior Labor & Employment Legal Couns
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