Labor Relations HR Generalist (Hybrid)

About the role

Globe Life is looking for a Labor Relations HR Generalist to support company management on human resources matters within a union environment. This role builds partnerships across the business, including with union leadership, to deliver HR guidance and services that align with organizational objectives. It plays a key part in promoting consistent HR practices, early issue resolution, and effective communication between employees, management, and union representatives. This is a hybrid position located in Waco, TX.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to ensure consistent HR policies, practices, procedures, and strategies are executed as intended.
• Manage administrative responsibilities, including employee probationary periods in partnership with the union and job bidding duties as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Provide input on company-wide HR initiatives and programs to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Support management with employee relations and performance management matters, with an emphasis on early identification and resolution.
• Collaborate with specialized HR teams and business leaders to ensure the specific needs of the organization are being met.
• Provide HR policy guidance and general guidance as defined in the CBA.
• Manage and lead unemployment hearings.
• Manage reports required by the union and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of relevant HR experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• General knowledge of HR practices, ideally in a union environment.
• Experience resolving workplace disputes and guiding difficult conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information professionally and interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment while maintaining professionalism and composure under pressure.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Reliable and predictable attendance of assigned shift; ability to work full time and/or part time based on position specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation designed to reflect expertise and contribution.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
• Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Parental leave.
• Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
• Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
• Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses.
• Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for Globe Life Field.

Hybrid schedule; based in Waco, Texas.