Labor Relations Manager

Duties of the Labor and Employee Relations Manager:

Responsible for working with management to develop and execute labor relations strategies across union and non-union operations. Lead preventive labor relations and union-avoidance strategies, manage collective bargaining and labor agreement administration, train and coach leaders on labor relations and how to avoid risk. You will interface with health and safety leadership, meet regulatory compliance, and support HR policy administration.

• Develop and execute proactive labor relations strategies focused on risk mitigation and employee engagement.
• Advise leadership on union activity, vulnerabilities, and compliant response approaches.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and train leaders on best practices.
  Lead contract negotiations and manage union relationships, including grievances and arbitrations.
• Guide leaders on labor agreement interpretation and consistent application.
• Train and coach leaders in labor relations, investigations, and employee management.
• Oversee investigations, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure HR policy compliance and address employee relations risks.
• Support health, safety, and regulatory compliance in partnership with EHS teams.