Labor Relations Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee, guide, and manage labor relations initiatives across various union-represented accounts.

• Act as the primary negotiator for new agreements, contract renewals, and re-openers.

• Keep track of CBA expiration dates, wage/benefit re-openers, and negotiation schedules.

• Interpret and manage collective bargaining agreements effectively.

• Draft, edit, and finalize contract language, side agreements, and memorandums of understanding.

• Handle grievance procedures from initial intake through to arbitration.

• Collaborate with external labor counsel on arbitration strategies and representation during hearings.

• Act as the main point of contact for union locals and business agents.

• Lead or provide support for labor-management committee meetings and information requests.

• Observe union organizing activities and advise management on employee relations strategies.

• Ensure adherence to the NLRA and relevant state-specific labor regulations.

• Address unfair labor practice charges, NLRB filings, and regulatory inquiries.

• Train and mentor site/account managers and frontline supervisors.

• Create tools, templates, and job aids for field managers.

• Report labor relations metrics to senior leadership.

• Formulate an enterprise-wide labor relations strategy.

• Assist in workforce and labor-cost planning by analyzing the financial implications of proposed contract terms.

• Undertake other related tasks and special projects as required or assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of the degree requirement.

• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience in labor relations.

• Proven experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

• Experience in managing grievance and arbitration processes.

• Demonstrated ability to independently handle labor relations for a multi-site, multi-state union portfolio as a sole practitioner, without a supporting labor relations team.

• Extensive knowledge of labor relations principles, collective bargaining practices, and grievance/arbitration procedures.

• Strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to interpret and apply contract language, statutes, and regulations accurately and consistently.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment and discretion on matters with potential legal and financial implications.

• Proficiency in standard office/HRIS software and labor relations case-tracking tools.

• Candidates based in CA and AZ are highly preferred.

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent labor relations certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Wellness Program

• Commuter Benefits

• Shoes for Crews Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Elective Holidays, Bereavement, Parental Bonding, Volunteer Day, and Jury Duty

• Employee Discounts for Theme Parks, Theaters, Sporting Events, Movies, and more