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Employee Relations Internship Jobs in Park Ridge, IL

Shure

Global Media Relations Intern

Skokie, IL · Hybrid

$23 - $43/hr

The Global Media Relations Intern will provide hands-on support for media relations activities ... Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts ...

Shure

Global Media Relations Intern

Skokie, IL · Hybrid

$23 - $43/hr

The Global Media Relations Intern will provide hands-on support for media relations activities ... Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts ...

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Shure

Global Media Relations Intern

Skokie, IL · On-site

$23 - $43/hr

The Global Media Relations Intern will provide hands-on support for media relations activities ... Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts ...

Shure

Global Media Relations Intern

Skokie, IL · Hybrid

$23 - $43/hr

The Global Media Relations Intern will provide hands-on support for media relations activities ... Benefits for our interns include retirement savings plans and paid time off, employee discounts ...

Chicago Public Schools

Staffing Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$76K - $100K/yr

... employee relations. * Manage all internal and external recruitment activities, including the internal bid process, student internship program, and orientation for new employees. * Partner with the ...

Chicago Public Schools

Staffing Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$42K - $58K/yr

... employee relations. * Manage all internal and external recruitment activities, including the internal bid process, student internship program, and orientation for new employees. * Partner with the ...

Medline

Human Resources Intern

Tampa, FL

$23.25 - $33.75/hr

Interns take ownership of projects while gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day ... employee relations, performance management, and organizational change initiatives. * Analyze ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for employee relations internship in Park Ridge, IL is $17.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $18.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Employee Relations Internship vs HR Intern?

AspectEmployee Relations InternshipHR Intern
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with employee engagement, conflict resolution, and communication strategiesSupporting recruitment, onboarding, and HR administrative tasks
Required SkillsCommunication, interpersonal skills, understanding of workplace policiesAdministrative skills, basic HR knowledge, organizational skills
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, HR departmentOffice environment, HR or recruitment team
Common UsageFocuses on employee relations and engagementFocuses on general HR functions including recruitment and administration

While both roles support HR functions, an Employee Relations Internship emphasizes employee engagement and conflict resolution, whereas an HR Intern typically handles broader HR tasks like recruitment and onboarding. Understanding these differences helps candidates choose the internship that aligns with their career goals in human resources.

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Infographic showing various Employee Relations Internship job openings in Park Ridge, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,018 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employee Discipline

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing nearly 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The CPS Law Department provides a full array of legal services to the Chicago Board of Education and the various departments and divisions of Chicago Public Schools.
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel and dotted line reporting to the Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Labor and Employee Discipline will work to handle traditional labor law matters and appeals involving unfair labor practice charges and arbitration demands filed by labor organizations. Additionally, the Assistant General Counsel will assist in the prosecuting of employee discipline matters before administrative agencies and the Illinois State Board of Education. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
The Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employee Discipline will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
  • Work up and litigate grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, employee discipline administrative hearings, and other labor relations matters
  • Work closely with CPS clients to ensure that labor and employee discipline cases are properly addressed and litigated
  • Review the legality of employee relations strategies and policies utilizing a keen knowledge of federal and state statutory and case law in employment and labor areas, as well as all areas that may impact the District
  • Defend the Board in labor arbitrations against various labor unions
  • Defend the Board in unfair labor practice proceedings in front of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, and represent the Board in termination proceedings in front of the Illinois State Board of Education and the CPS Office of Administrative Hearings
  • On a daily basis, advise various internal CPS clients and school principals on labor and employee relations cases
  • Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employee Relations must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
  • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school is required
  • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Illinois is required

Experience Required:
  • Minimum of one (1) year post-JD legal experience, inclusive of internships, externships and/or clerkships, including the following is required:
    • Experience with negotiating and informally resolving complex cases
  • Experience in labor, labor relations, employment, and/or administrative law strongly is preferred
  • Experience litigating cases in courts or in an administrative setting is strongly preferred
  • Experience drafting substantive motions and briefs is strongly preferred
  • Experience with oral and written client counseling and interviewing various types of witnesses is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to litigate complex cases effectively before arbitrators, hearing officers, administrative agencies, and courts
  • Knowledge of best practices in employment and labor law, administrative law, and federal and state-related law areas
  • Ability to build trusting relationships and function effectively with officers, senior leaders, department managers, and school-based staff
  • Ability to work in teams and independently, make effective decisions, and collaborate with clients
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft complex legal documents, deliver persuasive arguments, and translate intricate legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
  • Advanced organizational and case-management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and oversee multiple complex legal matters simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of and solve problems, assess issues, and provide sound legal advice

Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
  • Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.

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