Senior Labor Relations

Position Title Senior Labor Relations SpecialistGENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe 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 POSITIONMaintain and foster productive working relationships with hourly, salaried, and union-represented employeesServe as a primary facility resource for interpretation and administration of the Collective Bargaining AgreementLead the review, investigation, and resolution of employee grievances through all non-arbitration stepsPrepare grievance files, exhibits, timelines, and witness summaries to support arbitration proceedingsParticipate in collective bargaining preparation, including proposal development and issue analysisProvide coaching and guidance to supervisors on just cause, progressive discipline, and contract complianceInvestigate employee relations matters and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomesAnalyze grievance, absenteeism, and turnover trends; develop action plans to support labor stabilityEnsure compliance with NLRB standards and applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA) Support timekeeping, attendance, and payroll-related labor issue resolutionMaintain accurate labor relations documentation, reports, and metricsPerform additional duties as required to meet departmental and business needsACADEMICS AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIABachelor's Degree in HR or HR related fieldPHR or SHRM CP Certification preferred 2-4 years of experience in unionized manufacturing requiredPrior experience sitting through unionized negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) preferredFMLA and Medical Leave Administration Experience requiredKnowledge of State and Federal laws requiredBenefits and Payroll knowledge required