Labor Relations Specialist

Mobis North America • Highland Park, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting and administering labor and employee relations programs that promote positive workplace relationships and compliance with applicable labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and company policies. This role performs a broad range of responsibilities including employee relations investigations, grievance administration, labor relations support, conflict resolution, disciplinary process support, policy interpretation, and union-related matters. Working closely with employees, supervisors, managers, union representatives, and cross-functional partners, the Labor Relations Specialist helps ensure fair and consistent application of workplace policies, effective resolution of employee concerns, and constructive labor-management relationships. The role serves as a key resource for employee and labor relations matters while supporting a compliant, respectful, and productive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or a related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Employee Relations or Labor Relations experience, including workplace investigations, policy interpretation, corrective action administration, conflict resolution, employee counseling, and employment law compliance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting employee relations and labor relations programs, policies, and procedures, including workplace investigations, corrective action administration, policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and employment law compliance.
• Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance handling, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and interaction with union representatives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling employee and workplace matters.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to effectively support employees, managers, and business partners.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or other related Human Resources certifications preferred.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), SAP, Paylocity, or similar systems preferred.
• Experience supporting Human Resources operations, payroll administration, employee relations, labor relations, benefits administration, onboarding, or compliance activities preferred.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations, administering corrective actions, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation preferred.
• Previous Human Resources or Labor Relations experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations and labor relations activities to ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and workplace standards.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, misconduct allegations, and other employee relations matters.
• Partner with managers to provide guidance regarding employee performance concerns, attendance issues, conduct matters, and corrective action processes.
• Assist in the administration and documentation of disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, coaching discussions, and employee counseling activities.
• Interpret and communicate company policies, employment practices, and workplace expectations to managers and employees.
• Support conflict resolution efforts and facilitate effective communication between employees and management.
• Maintain investigation files, employee relations records, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with employee terminations, reductions in force, grievances, and other workforce actions as applicable.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations related to employee and labor relations.
• Analyze employee relations trends and recommend improvements to workplace practices, employee engagement, and workforce effectiveness.
• Participate in employee relations training, policy communication, and workplace compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with Human Resources leadership and business leaders to foster a respectful, compliant, and productive work environment.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and provide guidance to supervisors and managers regarding contractual requirements, established practices, and labor relations matters.
• Manage and support the grievance process, including investigating grievances, gathering relevant documentation, preparing management responses, tracking contractual timelines, and participating in grievance meetings with union representatives.
• Support arbitration matters by preparing case files, timelines, exhibits, disciplinary records, witness information, and other documentation necessary for arbitration proceedings.
• Partner with HR leadership, management, and legal counsel in developing and preparing the Company’s position on grievances, arbitration matters, and other labor relations issues.
• Participate in labor-management meetings and meetings with union representatives regarding workplace concerns, contract interpretation, grievances, and employee relations matters.
• Support collective bargaining negotiations by researching contract provisions, preparing bargaining materials and proposals, maintaining negotiation records, and assisting with information requests.

Benefits

• Mobis does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role.
• Mobis North America is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.
• Mobis North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

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