Labor Relations Manager

Monroe, OH · Full-time · $120,000 - $140,000 + up to 10% bonus

Sole HR and labor relations leader for a single unionized site. Manages a team of three onsite HR reps and serves as the SME for collective bargaining, grievances, and NLRA compliance.

Sole HR and labor relations leader for a single unionized site in Monroe, OH. Onsite five days a week, managing three HR representatives and acting as the organization's primary expert on labor relations.

What you'll own

- Day-to-day HR leadership for the site: employee relations, performance management, investigations, policy - Full grievance lifecycle from intake through arbitration, including evidence prep and collaboration with legal counsel - Collective bargaining support: research, costing, proposal development, ratification - Interpretation and consistent administration of the collective agreement - Compliance across NLRA, FLSA, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and related state law - Coaching site leaders on labor relations best practices and union interactions

What we're looking for

- 7-10 years of progressive HR experience with significant labor relations responsibility - Proven experience in unionized environments, including grievance handling and collective bargaining - Strong working knowledge of U.S. labor and employment law - Teamsters experience a strong asset - Bachelor's in HR, Industrial/Labor Relations, Business, or related field - PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred - Manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, or utilities background is an asset

Compensation & benefits

- $120,000 - $140,000 base + up to 10% bonus - Full benefits and 401(k) matching - 3 weeks PTO - Onsite, 5 days a week - Occasional travel for bargaining sessions and hearings

What you'll be doing

  • Lead all HR operations for the site, managing 3 onsite HR representatives
  • Serve as SME for collective agreement interpretation and administration
  • Manage the full grievance process from intake through arbitration
  • Support collective bargaining: research, costing, proposal development, negotiations
  • Investigate complex employee relations matters and advise on corrective action
  • Build and maintain constructive relationships with union leaders and stewards
  • Ensure compliance with NLRA, FLSA, Title VII, ADA, and FMLA
  • Coach site leaders on labor relations best practices and union interactions

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's in HR, Industrial/Labor Relations, Business, or related field
  • 7-10 years of progressive HR experience with significant labor relations responsibility
  • Proven experience in unionized environments, including grievance handling and collective bargaining
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. labor and employment law
  • Teamsters experience a strong asset
  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred