Labor Conciliator roles within the State of Illinois Department of Labor’s Equal Pay Unit, focused on investigating and enforcing Illinois Equal Pay Act claims and helping resolve cases through conciliation/settlement discussions and hearings. Based onsite in downtown Springfield, you’ll research alleged violations, produce formal determinations and reports, and support enforcement with testimony. Standout perk: comprehensive State benefits including pension, insurance, and paid holidays.
- Pension through SERS
- Competitive health, dental, vision
- 13-14 paid holidays annually
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
As a State of Illinois Department of Labor employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position) 3 paid personal business days per year 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) This Labor Conciliator position is located in the Downtown Springfield, IL Office in Sangamon County. The Labor Conciliator will assist the Equal Pay Act Section in the Department of Labor. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, vision, and dental insurance. We also offer deferred Compensation, life insurance and a pension. If you desire to become a valued member of our hard-working and respected team and if you are interested in helping your fellow citizens recoup the wages they are owed, we invite you to apply for this position.Independently researches, investigates, analyzes and makes determinations regarding alleged violations of Equal Pay Act by applying relevant laws, regulations, policies and/or precedents to reach conclusions. Independently develops and prepares comprehensive communications, documents, and reports outlining claims, defenses, applicable standards, factual and legal analyses, findings, and recommended determinations related to Illinois Equal Pay Act matters for use at all phases of investigation and enforcement process. Independently operates a laptop computer, internal and external computer applications, web-based programs, internet resources, and other technological assets to timely and professionally write, prepare, print, scan, receive, send, and record complete, accurate documents and correspondence to be used in all aspects of investigation and enforcement action. Independently assists in resolving Illinois Equal Pay Act claims by scheduling and conducting individual and group conciliation, corrective action, or settlement discussions or conferences in a professional fashion, and by providing factual and expert testimony during informal or formal hearings. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, or equivalent work experience specifically in areas of workplace standards such as: monitoring compliance with public construction, occupational safety, or other workplace protection standards; overseeing other statutory labor requirements.
Two (2) years of professional experience interpreting, applying, or enforcing Equal Pay-related laws, including statutes such as the Equal Pay Act, Title VII pay discrimination provisions, and state level pay equity or pay transparency requirements. Two (2) years of professional experience in labor conciliation and/or labor mediation. Two (2) years of intermediate experience using Microsoft core programs including Excel, Word, SharePoint and OneDrive. One (1) year of experience processing and storing confidential documents. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. Requires the ability to carry and use a state-issued phone and laptop. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is one of Illinois' most important and dynamic Agencies. With an annual budget of $26.4 million, and an authorized staff of nearly 143 full-time employees, IDOL has the capacity and capability to provide administration and enforcement of over 25 labor and safety Laws. At IDOL, we take pride in our Agency's mission: to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety, and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of state labor laws, and to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides and to ensure compliance with all other labor standards. Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Flex Schedule Optional) No remote work through probationary period.Legal, Audit & Compliance
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As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
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