Sr Labor & Employee Relations Professional

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The Senior Labor & Employee Relations Professional supports the Vice President of Labor & Employee Relations in managing complex employee relations matters, administering collective bargaining agreements, and supporting labor-management processes.

This role conducts and assists with high-risk employee complaint investigations, manages the grievance and arbitration process, supports union negotiations, and delivers positive employee relations training to HR and business leaders. The position plays a key role in promoting fair, consistent practices aligned with organizational goals, employment laws, and collective bargaining agreements.

Key Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Administration

• Assist in the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring consistent application across unionized locations.
• Provide contract guidance to leaders, HR staff, and employees regarding contract provisions, past practices, and obligations.
• Monitor compliance with CBA terms, labor laws, and internal policies.
• Support the preparation and delivery of Union Contract Administration training for HR and business leaders.

Grievance & Arbitration Administration

• Manage the grievance process, ensuring all deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Conduct fact-finding for grievances, review documentation, and prepare summaries and management responses.
• Support the Vice President in preparing arbitration cases, including compiling evidence, drafting case files, and assisting with witness preparation.

Union Negotiations Support

• Assist the Vice President in all phases of collective bargaining preparation, including:
  • Drafting and reviewing proposal language
  • Conducting research and data analysis
  • Preparing cost models and comparisons
  • Organizing negotiation materials and tracking proposals
• Participate in bargaining sessions as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential negotiation documentation.

Positive Employee Relations Training & Support

• Develop and deliver positive employee relations training for supervisors, managers, and frontline teams.
• Educate leaders on respectful workplace practices, conflict resolution, and early issue resolution strategies.
• Support proactive engagement initiatives designed to improve workplace climate.
• Assist with labor-management meetings, joint committees, and communication initiatives that build trust and engagement.

Employee Relations Investigations

• Conduct or support complex, sensitive, and high-risk employee complaint investigations, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace misconduct, and policy violations.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses using fair and consistent investigative practices.
• Assess facts, review evidence, evaluate credibility, and prepare detailed, objective reports with findings and recommendations.
• Partner with the Vice President of Labor & Employee Relations, HR Business Partners, and Legal to ensure appropriate and consistent resolutions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold high investigative standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in labor relations, employee relations, or HR within a unionized environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and labor regulations, including NLRA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and applicable state labor laws.
• Experience conducting fact-finding or workplace investigations.
• Excellent interviewing, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, neutrality, and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to remain professional during escalated or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to travel 15–20% as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR or labor relations certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or CLRP).

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The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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