Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield

2d•$106,250 - $125,000

About The Position

The Senior Labor Relations Specialist serves as the organization’s lead representative in labor relations matters, including collective bargaining, grievance resolution, arbitration, and union engagement. This role requires deep expertise in labor law, negotiation strategy, and employee relations, with the ability to independently manage complex cases and represent the organization at the highest levels of union interaction.

Requirements

Demonstrated first-chair experience in collective bargaining
Progressive Labor Relations experience

Responsibilities

Act as first-chair negotiator in union contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with labor laws.
Develop bargaining strategies, proposals, and counterproposals in collaboration with executive leadership.
Lead negotiation teams, coordinate subject matter experts, and manage communication flow during bargaining sessions.
Serve as lead representative in grievance hearings and arbitration proceedings.
Investigate disputes, prepare case files, and present arguments before arbitrators.
Provide guidance to HR and management on grievance handling and contract interpretation.
Build and maintain constructive relationships with union representatives while protecting organizational interests.
Act as the primary point of contact for union leadership on labor relations issues.
Monitor union activities and assess potential impacts on operations.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., NLRA, FMLA, FLSA).
Draft and update labor relations policies, procedures, and training materials.
Advise leadership on labor law developments and their implications.
Provide executive leadership with insights on labor trends, workforce sentiment, and negotiation outcomes.
Partner with HR and operations leaders to align labor relations strategy with organizational objectives.