How much does an Employee Relations Specialist III make in Chicago, IL? The average Employee Relations Specialist III salary in Chicago, IL is $105,630 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $94,831 and $118,370. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Employee Relations Specialist III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Employee Relations Specialist III Salary $84,999 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Employee Relations Specialist III Salary $94,831 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Employee Relations Specialist III Salary $105,630 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Employee Relations Specialist III Salary $118,370 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Employee Relations Specialist III Salary $129,970 Chicago,IL May 28, 2024
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What skills does an Employee Relations Specialist III need?

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Business Administration: It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

Leadership 3.91%
Business Administration 0.9%
Futures 0.7%
Others 94.49%

Job Description for Employee Relations Specialist III

Employee Relations Specialist III designs and administers human resources policies and procedures that pertain to employee relations. Researches and analyzes data pertaining to human resources. Being an Employee Relations Specialist III helps develop and implement programs aimed at increasing employee satisfaction. Identifies and analyzes complex employee relations issues and possible resolutions. Additionally, Employee Relations Specialist III requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Employee Relations Specialist III contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Employee Relations Specialist III typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Employee Relations Specialist III

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For Employee Relations Specialist III, the upper level is Employee Relations Specialist IV and then progresses to Employee Relations Manager.

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Employee Relations Specialist III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Employee Relations Specialist III, the highest Employee Relations Specialist III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Employee Relations Specialist III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Employee Relations Specialist III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Employee Relations Specialist III salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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