Senior Manager, Labor Relations

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

1d•$130,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Labor Relations serves as a key leader within the Labor Relations function, partnering with the Senior Director to develop, execute, and sustain the company’s labor relations strategy. This role operates with a high degree of independence and professional judgment and is expected to function as the primary deputy to the Senior Director, assuming leadership responsibilities when required. The position plays a critical role in representing the company in complex labor matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, labor campaigns, and union engagement, and carries decision-making authority across assigned initiatives. This role is viewed as a succession-ready leadership position within the Labor Relations organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field
5 years or more of progressive labor relations experience

Nice To Haves

Experience leading collective bargaining negotiations
Experience partnering with external labor counsel
Experience with labor campaigns or union organizing
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
Executive Presence & Professional Judgment
Influence Without Authority
Decisive Problem Solving
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Director of Labor Relations to develop and execute enterprise labor relations strategy.
Identify and recommend critical labor relations priorities and proactively address emerging risks.
Represent the company at the bargaining table, including serving as lead or co-lead negotiator.
Speak on behalf of the company during negotiations and labor-management meetings.
Serve as designated backup to the Senior Director of Labor Relations.
Independently lead labor initiatives and partner with external labor counsel.
Lead or co-lead labor campaigns and work with external consultants.
Oversee the grievance and arbitration process.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
Analyze internal and external labor trends and provide actionable insights.
Design and implement scalable labor relations processes.