Senior Proactive Labor Relations Consultant - Remote

Primary Responsibilities

• Proactive Labor Strategy Leadership
• Lead the development, prioritization, and execution of proactive labor relations strategies that emphasize prevention, early intervention, and workforce engagement across functions and business partners
• Partner with senior leaders and People Team partners to embed labor considerations into business planning and decision-making, with accountability for translating labor insights into cross-functional action plans
• Anticipate labor trends and risks, advising leadership on mitigation strategies, long-term implications
• Own the analysis of labor data (grievances, discipline, absenteeism, engagement, etc.) to identify patterns, systemic issues, and predictive indicators, and use findings to set priorities for proactive labor initiatives
• Translate insights into actionable strategies that improve employee experience and reduce labor friction
• Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks in partnership with the People Team and other key stakeholders to inform executive decision-making and support governance of labor-related action plans
• Drive early intervention strategies by identifying and addressing workplace concerns before escalation
• Coach and guide leaders on consistent, fair, and proactive employee management practices
• Partner closely with People Team colleagues to develop tools and frameworks that enable managers to prevent disputes and grievances, and lead implementation of those solutions across supported client groups
• Partner closely with People Team colleagues to develop tools and frameworks that enable managers to prevent disputes and grievances

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in labor relations, with a strong emphasis on proactive and strategic work in unionized environments
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and People Team stakeholders to influence outcomes
• Deep knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and union dynamics

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM or PHR certification
• Experience leading or supporting collective bargaining negotiations