Manager- Employee Relations & Internal Investigations (Public Service Administrator, Option 1)

at Department of Innovation and Technology in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Essential Functions •   Under administrative direction, serves as the Employee Relations Manager for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) managing the day-to-day activities of the Department’s Employee Relations (ER) function, including overseeing the intake, triage, assignment, prioritization, and resolution of Employee Relations matters including disciplinary issues, workplace complaints, administrative investigations, grievances, collective bargaining agreement ( CBA ) and policy interpretation questions. •   Oversees the Department’s internal administrative investigation processes involving allegations of employee misconduct, workplace policy violations, and other sensitive personnel matters. •   Provides strategic leadership and oversight of disciplinary and corrective action processes, verifying decisions are evidence-based, consistent, and aligned with organizational policy, collective bargaining agreements, and legal standards. •   Serves as an agency representative in contract negotiations, labor management meetings, supplemental negotiations, and provides interpretation of collective bargaining agreements governing union-represented employees. •   Serves as a trusted advisor to executive and senior leadership, managers, and supervisors regarding complex Employee Relations matters, including providing training and guidance regarding workplace conduct issues, performance management consultation, employee complaints, and conflict resolution. •   Serves as a full-line supervisor. •   Leads the monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement of Employee Relations programs, leveraging data, systems, and cross-functional collaboration to identify risk, inform strategy, and enhance organizational effectiveness. •   Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications •   Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in busine To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account