Senior Human Resources Manager- Labor, Employee Relations, & Compliance

Core Natural Resources • Canonsburg, PA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Core Natural Resources, Inc. is seeking a strategic Senior Human Resources Manager specializing in labor relations, employee relations, and regulatory compliance across its operations. The manager will partner closely with the Director of Human Resources on employee and labor relations matters at multiple coal operation sites and serve as the dedicated lead HR manager for the Baltimore marine terminal. The position is based at the corporate office in Southpointe and requires travel to the Baltimore marine terminal and regional coal operation sites approximately once per quarter, or more often as business needs require.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressive HR management experience, with significant emphasis on labor relations and compliance.
• Hands-on experience managing union operations and grievance processes and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Expertise in multi-state labor laws.
• Ability to travel to the Baltimore marine terminal at least once per quarter, or more frequently as operational needs require.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial, mining, or maritime regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead HR contact for Baltimore marine terminal staff and leadership, managing day-to-day employee relations, performance management, and local compliance.
• Partner with the HR Director to conduct prompt, fair, and thorough workplace investigations into employee complaints, harassment allegations, and policy violations; draft findings and corrective-action recommendations.
• Advise on complex employee relations matters, performance concerns, attendance issues, and involuntary separations.
• Coach managers and supervisors on progressive discipline, conflict resolution, performance improvement plans, and consistent documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws across operating states and ensure company policies align with legal requirements.
• Identify compliance vulnerabilities in multi-state operations and implement corrective strategies.
• Oversee drafting, updating, and enforcement of employee handbooks, company policies, standard operating procedures, and HR compliance reporting.

What This Job Offers

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