Labor Relations Generalist

Hallcon • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

Hallcon is a transportation and related infrastructure services company serving clients across technology, manufacturing, railroads, universities, corporate business parks, hospitals, airports, and public transportation. Its services include multi-modal operations, integrated command centers, EV infrastructure, technology integration, analytics, business intelligence, fleet management, specialty cleaning, and rider experience performance.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Labor Relations, the Labor Relations Generalist supports labor relations initiatives across 6,500 employees and 17 collective bargaining agreements in multiple states. The role manages union relationships, employee relations matters, and grievances; advises leadership; and helps ensure compliance with labor laws and negotiated agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in labor or employee relations in a union environment, or a master’s degree in human resources or labor relations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the executive presence to represent the HR function in internal and external leadership forums.
• Demonstrated expertise in building cross-functional alignment and resolving conflict.
• Multi-state experience and strong knowledge of employment law.
• Disciplined, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to produce accurate and timely work while managing multiple ongoing projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an HR or Employee and Labor Relations role supporting a union workforce, particularly with employee and union disputes and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Thorough knowledge of employment and labor law principles, practices, and applicable regulations, including the National Labor Relations Act.
• Analytical skills to draw sound conclusions from data and anticipate second- and third-order effects when making recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sr. Director, Labor Relations, to execute strategic HR, labor, and employee relations initiatives.
• Provide guidance on contract administration, labor relations, and the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as the primary contact for grievances, tracking trends, resolutions, and response timelines to maintain consistent responsiveness.
• Advise and support management on grievance procedures, discipline, and just-cause standards.
• Support collective bargaining preparation and negotiations, including researching and drafting proposals, costing economic terms, tracking tentative agreements, and maintaining redlines of contract language.
• Prepare case files, evidence, and witness materials for arbitrations and other third-party proceedings.
• Coordinate with payroll, benefits, and operations to ensure negotiated terms, including wage schedules, seniority, PTO, and benefits provisions, are implemented accurately.
• Develop and deliver training for managers on contract compliance, discipline, and labor relations best practices.
• Analyze wage and benefit data and recommend compensation adjustments based on market benchmarks and contractual requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level