Labor and Employee Relations Business Partner
About The Position
The Employee & Labor Relations Business Partner manages union interactions, conducts workplace investigations, and supports compliance with labor and employment laws. The role advises managers, handles disciplinary actions, and helps ensure fair and consistent workplace practices. It also provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions. The position works with management and employees to improve working relationships, morale, productivity, and retention, and assists with HR compliance, policy development, and employee engagement initiatives. The role includes people-management responsibilities and requires up to 20% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Three years of experience in employee and labor relations.
- Advanced knowledge of labor laws, union negotiations, and grievance procedures.
- Experience conducting investigations and writing disciplinary actions.
- Advanced communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Nice To Haves
- Employee and labor relations experience in a federal contracting environment.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource for employee and labor relations matters, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and federal labor laws.
- Conduct investigations into workplace misconduct, grievances, and policy violations.
- Draft and review disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and other corrective measures.
- Advise managers on labor laws, contract interpretation, and dispute resolution.
- Support union negotiations, grievance processes, and labor-management discussions.
- Develop and deliver manager training on labor relations and workplace policies.
- Work with management and employees to improve work relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
- Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, including coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
- Assist with HR compliance, policy development, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Manage other people, including completing time sheets and determining goals.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Well-being benefits
- Financial planning benefits
- Short-term incentive benefits
- 5% bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
