Principal Labor Advisor

Principal, Labor Advisor
Location: Columbia / Blythewood, South Carolina, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Principal, Labor Advisor will serve as a strategic labor relations advisor, partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across Human Resources, Production, Commercial, Legal, and Compliance.


This position will help develop and implement proactive and reactive labor relations strategies, advise management on labor-related matters, support compliance with applicable employment and labor laws, and strengthen labor-management relationships.


The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of collective bargaining, grievance processes, contract administration, contract negotiations, and labor relations strategy. This individual must be comfortable advising senior leadership, navigating complex and ambiguous situations, and delivering practical recommendations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or an equivalent field.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining, grievance processes, contract administration, and contract negotiation.
  
  
• Understanding of labor-management relationships and labor relations practices.
  
  
• Knowledge of major employment and labor laws, including:
  
  
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
    
    
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
    
    
  • National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
    
    
  • Taft-Hartley Act
    
    
  • Other applicable federal and state employment and labor regulations
    
    
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  
  
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and address complex situations without established processes.
  
  
• Demonstrated success creating, improving, and executing programs at scale.
  
  
• Strong prioritization and project management capabilities.
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive responsibilities calmly and effectively.
  
  
• Business-minded approach with the ability to provide practical recommendations.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions.
  
  
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, including presenting to large employee populations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
  
  
• Experience supporting labor relations in automotive, manufacturing, or other large-scale industrial environments.
  
  
• Experience partnering with senior executives, HR leadership, Legal, Production, and Compliance teams.
  
  
• Experience supporting labor strategy in a rapidly growing or evolving organization.