Senior Specialist, Labor & Human Resources

About the Role

Spire is seeking a Senior Specialist, Labor & Human Resources professional to support our Spire TN location from Nashville, TN. This position will develop relationships with regional leaders to assist with all areas of Human Resources, including labor relations, employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, training and development, performance management, and additional areas of need.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned employee group, providing generalist support across recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, training, and performance management.
• Interpret and administer Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs); advise leaders on contract provisions and labor-related matters.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, including grievances, complaints, and disciplinary actions.
• Support labor negotiations through proposal development, wage/benefit analysis, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain effective relationships with union representatives, business leaders, and HR colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including NLRA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEOC regulations.
• Track and analyze grievance trends and labor relations metrics; prepare reports for leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Facilitate or deliver training on HR systems, policies, labor relations, and workplace conduct.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent.
• Prepare documentation and responses for administrative claims (e.g., NLRB, EEOC).
• Contribute to workforce planning, talent review, and succession strategies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates core competencies: customer focus, results orientation, teamwork, communication, adaptability, initiative, problem-solving, and quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly and concisely communicate across all levels and facilitate constructive dialogue between parties.
• Leads by example with integrity, safety commitment, and respect for diversity.
• Builds rapport across diverse teams and adapts to a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Exhibits resilience, stays composed under pressure, and adapts quickly to shifting priorities or challenging situations.
• Balances independent work with collaborative team engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of HR experience or managing in a unionized environment required.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience conducting investigations and managing grievance processes preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Schedule

• Eligible for hybrid work location after training (3 days/week onsite, 2 days/week remote).
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Work Environment

Normal office environment.

About Spire

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. Spire believes offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people. We find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion, and integrity, and demonstrate competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission, and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder, and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback, and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes, and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected, and valued.