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TAD PGS, Inc. Senior Labor Counsel in Chicago, Illinois
We have an outstanding career opportunity for aSenior Labor Counselto join a leading Company located in the Chicago, ILsurrounding area.
Acts as legal advisor and counsel in all matters within the authority. Provides guidance and counsel to department heads and supervisors on labor-related matters, including discipline, work rules, and department organization. Works with outside counsel, elected officials, and department heads in maters associated with arbitrators and department work. Reviews hearing officers' decisions in third-step employee grievance and disciplinary matters . Consults with the Bureau Chief of Human Resources, Deputy Bureau Chief and Deputy Director in matters of highest confidentiality .
Job Responsibilities:
Research pending legal issues and analyzes case law and facts.
Reviews hearing officers' decisions in third-step employee grievance and disciplinary matters .
Oversees matters related to the Employee Appeals Board and acts as representative of the Employee Appeals Board.
Counsels various departments and offices in labor relations and employment matters such as discipline, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and numerous other matters that may arise between management and employees/unions.
Provides advice and counsel on employment-related laws and matters such as the implementation of policy and initiatives within the parameters, grievances, arbitrations , the Family and Medical Leave Act, Affordable Care Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity laws.
Interprets collective bargaining agreements, policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
Works with outside counsel and retained experts on a variety of employment related issues.
Assists in the evaluation, formation and implementation of policy directives affecting employees including but not limited to benefits, Workers Compensation, disability, return to work maters , work rules and personnel rules.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited School of Law with a Juris Doctorate.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Five (5) years of work experience in labor relations, human resources, litigation, or other related field.
Knowledge of the law pertaining to local and municipal government in Illinois, particularly with respect to government and the Health and Hospital System.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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