Labor Relations Coordinator

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Labor Relations coordinator serves as the primary point of contact in administering key elements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the UAW-represented workforce and provides CBA administrative support for teams within Defence Manufacturing Operations. The role is responsible for recordkeeping, process administration, and facilitating communication between manufacturing operations leadership, UAW representatives, and People Services. This coordinator will proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and simplification to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of labor relations and people management.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in business related field or engineering
4+ years of HR related experience, or Bachelor's degree in business related or engineering field with 2+ years of HR related experience, or Master's degree in business related field or engineering, or JD/PhD
In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience in HR related administration and advisory support
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of CBA administration, grievance handling, and union processes.
Excellent organizational skills to track complex data, manage multiple administrative functions, and maintain confidentiality.
Strong problem-solving skills and process orientation; demonstrated ability to improve workflows.
Effective communicator with ability to build relationships across manufacturing, People Services, payroll, benefits, and union teams.
Solid understanding of HR systems, timekeeping, and reporting tools.
Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain trust and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Administer transfer agreements, shift changes, and assessment/selection processes in alignment with CBA provisions.
Support manufacturing operations team in ensuring CBA compliance.
Coordinate, investigate and support ethics investigations across manufacturing operations
Track, record, and monitor grievances, disciplinary cases, and outcomes.
Manage reporting and progression of union complaints/disputes
Provide administrative support to operations and labor relations teams for union interactions, 2nd step meetings, and documentation.
Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to transition administrative tasks to People Services.
Drive simplification, standardization, and automation of workflows and reporting.
Act as interface with payroll, benefits, and people services, ensuring smooth coordination and resolution of employee queries/issues.
Support employees with time and attendance and payroll queries.
Prepare and maintain accurate records; generate reports on key labor relations metrics.
Track and analyze trends, escalate concerns, and prepare documentation for internal/external review.