Chief Labor Relations Strategist | 50% Travel

HomeServe USA; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

HomeServe USA Corp. is seeking a seasoned Labor Relations professional to oversee the energy services labor relations function.

You will lead collective bargaining negotiations, administer contracts, handle grievances/arbitrations, and guide management through changing laws and policies. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with at least 10 years of labor relations experience and a Bachelor’s/Master’s in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in labor relations preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Labor Relations.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day labor relations operations of the Energy Services division, including contract administration and grievances/arbitrations.
• Serve as Chief Negotiator in labor contract negotiations and prepare negotiation strategies.
• Develop proposals for collective bargaining and ensure contracts are properly administered.
• Provide guidance on grievance resolution and interpretation of agreements.
• Monitor laws and regulations impacting labor relations and advise management accordingly.
• Draft, formalize, and communicate collective bargaining agreements and changes.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Grievances/arbitrations

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Outlook

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Labor Relations

Tools

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Outlook

Excel

Job description

HomeServe USA Corp. is seeking a seasoned Labor Relations professional to oversee the energy services labor relations function.

You will lead collective bargaining negotiations, administer contracts, handle grievances/arbitrations, and guide management through changing laws and policies. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, with at least 10 years of labor relations experience and a Bachelor’s/Master’s in the field.