Union HR Generalist

Union HR Generalist / Labor Relations Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Union HR Generalist / Labor Relations Specialist for a growing organization with a represented workforce. This position will serve as a key business partner to operations leadership, employees, and union representatives, supporting employee relations, labor relations, investigations, compliance, and workforce engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a unionized environment and possess a strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and employment law.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units and represented employees.

• Partner with operations leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and workforce planning.

• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements, ensuring consistent application of contract language and company policies.

• Manage grievance processes, including investigations, documentation, resolution recommendations, and participation in grievance meetings.

• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, attendance concerns, and disciplinary matters.

• Build productive relationships with union representatives and collaborate to resolve employee and labor-related issues.

• Support labor negotiations and preparation for collective bargaining activities.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and company policies.

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and retention initiatives.

• Analyze employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve engagement, productivity, and workplace culture.

• Maintain accurate HR records, documentation, and reporting while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field preferred.

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience within a unionized manufacturing, distribution, construction, logistics, or industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and employment law.

• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and managing disciplinary processes.

• Proven ability to partner with operational leadership and influence decision-making.

• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Collaborative and employee-focused culture

Salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

If you'd like, I can also tailor this specifically for manufacturing, distribution/logistics, construction, or steel/automotive union environments.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Matthew Ashworth

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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