Employee Relations Specialist Jobs in Illinois

An Employee Relations Specialist in the human resources industry is primarily responsible for handling all aspects related to employee relations within an organization. They analyze and interpret existing policies and procedures, handle complaints and disputes, and execute disciplinary procedures. They also provide counseling and advice on work-related issues, participate in conflict resolution, and help to create a healthy work environment. They ensure the organization complies with all labor laws and regulations, and they play a key role in managing the relationship between employees and management.

An Employee Relations Specialist should have excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a good understanding of labor laws and regulations. They should preferably hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications, such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Certified Employee Relations Professional (CERP), are highly desirable. Prior to becoming an Employee Relations Specialist, individuals might have roles such as Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Generalist, or Employee Relations Associate.

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Employee Relations Specialist

  • Fresh Express
  • Streamwood, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Streamwood, IL
  • 8 hours ago

The Human Resource Employee Relations Specialist is directly responsible for supporting the Employee Relations and FSSC training processes....

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Employee Relations Specialist

  • Endeavor Health
  • Skokie, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Skokie, IL
  • 12 days ago

Employee Relations Specialist The Employee Relations Specialist serves as the center of expertise for Endeavor Human Resources policies, practices and procedures....

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Employee Engagement Specialist

  • Southeastern Freight Lines
  • Norridge, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Norridge, IL
  • 13 days ago

As a Quality Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the ACTION program (i.e., suggestion program) and the associate Recognition processes. You will promote understanding of the Company's...

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Labor Relations Officer 3

  • Highland County Joint Township
  • Ohio, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Ohio, IL
  • 13 days ago

This position is unclassified per ORC 124.11(A)(9) and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Employees in unclassified service are not subject to competitive civil service...

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Employee Relations Specialist

  • Rivian
  • Merna, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Merna, IL
  • 18 days ago

Role Summary We are seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to strengthen frontline leadership capability, drive consistent employee relations practices, and help build a fair, respectful, high-performing...

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Senior Employee Relations Specialist - Remote

  • ADM
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 19 days ago

Demonstrated passion for employment law, labor relations, and investigations, with an emphasis on labor and employee relations work....

Remote

SCA & Labor Relations Specialist

  • Cayuse Holdings
  • Springfield, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 27 days ago

The SCA & Labor Relations Specialist also supports key HR functional areas, including employee relations, employee life cycle management, retention and engagement strategies, and employment law compliance...

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Employee Relations Advisor

  • The Scion Group
  • Chicago, IL
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 29 days ago

Stay current on employment law, HR best practices, and trends specific to student housing, ensuring a compliant, inclusive, and service-oriented workplace culture....

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Labor Relations Coordinator V

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Title: Product Scientist Duration: 6 Months Location: Emeryville, CA Rate: $2527.14/hr What you will bring: A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career, along with the following...

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Employee Relations Specialist (2136)

  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, IL
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

with organizational policies and applicable employment laws. 20% Collects, analyzes, and interprets qualitative and quantitative employee relations data to identify trends, systemic concerns, and opportunities...

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Employee Relations Specialist, EMEA - Zoom

  • Zoom
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Managing high-risk employee relations casework including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolutionEnsuring compliance with employment laws and regulations across...

Remote

Sr. Labor Relations Specialist

  • McKesson Corporation
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

The Specialist, working with the Director of Workforce Relations will also advise the business on strategic positive employee relations initiatives to ensure ongoing effective employee engagement....

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Employee Experience Specialist

  • Rivian
  • Normal, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 45+ days ago

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to...

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Employee Relations Specialist

  • Spectraforce Technologies Inc
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kankakee, IL
  • 45+ days ago

system available via Teams and shared resources Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Employee Relations Specialist to manage moderately complex employee relations (ER) cases....

Hybrid

Senior Specialist, Employee Relations & Investigations

  • Ford
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 60+ days ago

The Senior Specialist, Employee Relations & Investigations, working without any appreciable supervision, is responsible for the resolution of employee relations issues, such as conflicts, disputes,...

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Salary for Employee Relations Specialist Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Employee Relations Specialists in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
34.8%
Associate's Degree
5.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Employee Relations Specialists in Illinois
2-4 years
35.0%
10+ years
20.0%
4-6 years
15.0%
1-2 years
10.0%
8-10 years
10.0%
6-8 years
5.0%
Less than 1 year
5.0%



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