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

Job Requisition ID: 55533

Opening Date: 05/01/2026

Closing Date: 05/15/2026
Agency:Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $9,583-$10,417/Monthly ($115,000-$125,000/Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Confidential Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Employee Relations Manager for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) managing the day-to-day activities of the Department’s Employee Relations function, including overseeing the intake, triage, assignment, prioritization, and resolution of Employee Relations matters including disciplinary issues, workplace complaints, investigations, grievances, and policy interpretation questions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of workforce strategy, employee and labor relations, workplace administrative investigations, and organizational leadership within one of the largest technology organizations in Illinois state government. Reporting to the Director of Employee Relations & Internal Investigations, the Employee Relations Manager serves as a key leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Employee Relations function. The position provides expert guidance to executive & senior leadership, managers, and supervisors on complex workforce matters including workplace investigations, employee conduct issues, disciplinary governance, grievance resolution, and collective bargaining contract interpretation. The Employee Relations Manager plays a critical role in maintaining workplace accountability, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, and strengthening leadership decision-making across a large statewide IT workforce. This position also participates in labor-management discussions, negotiations, and workforce initiatives that shape how employee relations programs support operational success across the Department. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, investigative experience, and the ability to navigate complex employee relations issues in a fast-moving organizational environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to assess workplace issues objectively, advise leaders on defensible personnel decisions, and drive consistent employee relations practices across a diverse workforce. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois 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).
•    10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
•    12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year.
•    3 paid personal business days per year.
•    13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
•    12 weeks of paid parental leave.
•    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).
•    Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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