Senior Labor Relations & Compliance Manager
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Labor & Compliance will play a critical role in identifying and addressing systemic labor and workplace risks through data-driven insights. This leader will analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources—including SMETA audits, ethics and compliance hotline activity, employee investigations, turnover metrics, and safety incidents—to identify trends, themes, and root causes across the organization. By examining patterns such as turnover by plant, production line, shift, or supervisor, this role will move beyond reactive issue management to develop and implement proactive, sustainable solutions. The Senior Manager will partner cross-functionally with HR, Operations, Safety, and Compliance teams to translate insights into targeted interventions that strengthen employee experience, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement across the workforce.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience in multisite manufacturing with strong Labor Relations focus.
- Experience in collective bargaining, grievance/arbitration processes, and fostering positive union relationships.
- Strong working knowledge of HR compliance, regulatory requirements, SMETA or similar audit environments, investigations, and I9 compliance.
- Demonstrated success influencing leaders, resolving complex issues, and driving scalable HR/LR solutions.
- Excellent communication, relationship building, and analytical skills.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or HR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & MultiSite Support
- Serve as the primary LR/ER leader for multiple sites, ensuring consistent, compliant, and scalable practices.
- Deploy LR/ER frameworks, tools, and processes across all facilities.
- Labor Relations & Contract Administration
- Lead and participate in collective bargaining with multiple local unions.
- Manage the grievance process, including investigations, hearings, mediation, and arbitration preparation.
- Oversee discipline and attendance processes to ensure consistent application of CBAs and policies.
- Maintain strong relationships with union representatives and provide expert guidance on contract interpretation and employee relations matters.
- Compliance, Risk Management & Governance
- Serve as the Lead HR professional for SMETA audits, including scheduling, preparation, onsite facilitation, and post audit corrective actions.
- Direct I9 compliance, including training, audits, documentation improvements, EAD tracking, and ensuring 100% accuracy and completion.
- Partner with Legal on ULPs, arbitrations, government inquiries, and complex compliance matters.
- Conduct internal audits and support corrective action plans across sites.
- Talent, Training & Capability Building
- Develop and deliver training for leaders on positive employee relations, LR/ER, investigations, corrective action, contract administration, compliance, SMETA readiness, and I9 processes.
- Partner with HR on performance management, coaching, and succession activities across sites.
- Other Responsibilities
- Lead or participate in enterprise HR/LR projects and cross functional initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
- The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
