Compliance & Investigations Manager

Overview

Job Requisition : 53238
Closing Date: 02/23/2026
Agency: Department of Labor

Class

Title:

PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Law Enforcement/Correctional
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,500./month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Posting Identification Number 53238

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. You’re part of something bigger—working to improve schools, protect resources, or support families in need. Our state offers flexible jobs, strong benefits, and opportunities to advance your career 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)
• 10 - 25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually with carryover
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year depending 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://www
2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

The Department of Labor is seeking qualified candidates to work in a dynamic, problem-solving environment. This position serves as the Compliance & Investigations Manager, assisting the Division Manager in the Fair Labor Standards (FLS) Division. FLS helps recover unpaid wages under applicable laws. If you’re interested in helping citizens recoup wages owed, apply for this position.

• Interprets and applies statutes and manages labor law enforcement activities under the Compliance Unit, including acts such as the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, Child Labor Law, Day and Temporary Labor Services Act, Minimum Wage Law, Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, One Day Rest in Seven Act, Consumer Coverage and Disclosure Act, School Visitation Rights Act, and Private Employment Agency Act.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Supports statewide operations of the FLS licensing, registration, and permit programs; develops and monitors procedures for licenses, registrations, and permits.
• Conducts both complaint-based and proactive investigations under laws enforced by the Fair Labor Standards Division.
• Assists the Division Manager with management and oversight of the Fair Labor Standards Division.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of the above duties.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in Law Enforcement.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a law enforcement or investigative program.

• Three (3) years of experience with federal, state, or municipal labor laws, such as those enforced by the IL Department of Labor.
• Three (3) years of experience conducting complex labor law investigations.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience with bargaining unit employees.
• Two (2) years of experience exercising judgment in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

• Requires the ability to…