Lead Labor Relations

About the role

This position is responsible for leading the execution of complex labor relations initiatives and high-risk workforce matters in support of enterprise business strategies. The role serves as a senior subject matter expert in collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration, grievance resolution, arbitration preparation, workforce restructuring compliance, and labor risk mitigation. The position provides technical leadership and execution support across the Labor Relations function. This role does not have direct supervisory or budgetary responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business and 7 years of experience working in a Labor or Workforce/Employee Relations department or 11 years of experience working in a Labor or Workforce/Employee Relations department.
• Knowledge of the principles of employee/management relations and employment laws including but not limited to NLRA and the NLRB.
• Extensive experience with the principles of Labor Relations, the collective bargaining process (negotiations, contract administration, and arbitrations).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws including NLRA and NLRB processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders without formal authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as key spokesperson in negotiations.
• Experience supporting workforce restructuring initiatives in unionized environments.
• Experience conducting classification impact analysis.
• Multi-site or multi-union environment experience.
• Resides within a reasonable commuting distance of the Chicago office and can attend on-site meetings when required.

Schedule

This is a Telecommute (Remote) role.

Pay

$92,700.00 - $167,500.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.