Position Title Senior Labor Relations Specialist
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Senior Labor Relations Specialist is a mid-level professional responsible for providing advanced labor relations support in a unionized Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility. This position requires increased independence, judgment, and accountability for complex grievance handling, labor risk mitigation, collective bargaining preparation and partners closely with Plant Leadership to support business objectives while maintaining a stable and compliant labor environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Maintain and foster productive working relationships with hourly, salaried, and union-represented employees
Serve as a primary facility resource for interpretation and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Lead the review, investigation, and resolution of employee grievances through all non-arbitration steps
Prepare grievance files, exhibits, timelines, and witness summaries to support arbitration proceedings
Participate in collective bargaining preparation, including proposal development and issue analysis
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on just cause, progressive discipline, and contract compliance
Investigate employee relations matters and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes
Analyze grievance, absenteeism, and turnover trends; develop action plans to support labor stability
Ensure compliance with NLRB standards and applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA)
Support timekeeping, attendance, and payroll-related labor issue resolution
Maintain accurate labor relations documentation, reports, and metrics
Perform additional duties as required to meet departmental and business needs
ACADEMICS AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA
Bachelor’s Degree in HR or HR related field
PHR or SHRM CP Certification preferred
2-4 years of experience in unionized manufacturing required
Prior experience sitting through unionized negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) preferred
FMLA and Medical Leave Administration Experience required
Knowledge of State and Federal laws required
Benefits and Payroll knowledge required
Salary Range $92,000 - $115,000
All employees are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls; executing assigned control activities; maintaining appropriate supporting evidence; and promptly reporting any identified deviation, risk, or control deficiency to the direct leader.
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