Compensation and Labor Relations Specialist

Habitat For Humanity International; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat For Humanity International seeks a Compensation and Labor Relations Specialist to support CBA administration, compensation programs, and HRIS maintenance. The role partners with HR, Finance, and leaders to ensure compliant, efficient HR operations.

Core duties include labor relations administration, compensation analysis, and reporting, with hybrid work options and standard business hours. The position requires 3–5 years in HR-related fields, with experience in compensation, payroll, and

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, compensation, HRIS, payroll, or labor relations administration.
• Experience supporting collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Advanced Excel skills and HRIS/payroll system experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and apply CBA provisions per policies and HR guidance.
• Support grievance process with intake, docs, timelines, records.
• Research contract language to support negotiations and meetings.
• Provide guidance to managers on routine contract interpretation.
• Maintain seniority lists, contract tracking, and labor records.
• Assist with manager training on contract administration.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

HR Data Management

Communication

Confidentiality

Judgment & Professionalism

Education

CCP certification

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Compensation and Labor Relations Specialist

The Compensation and Labor Relations Specialist provides operational support for the administration of collective bargaining agreements and the implementation of compensation programs. This role ensures contract provisions, compensation practices, and HR systems are administered accurately, consistently, and in compliance with organizational policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws.
Working under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, this position supports day-to-day labor relations administration, compensation analysis, HRIS maintenance, and reporting. As part of a collaborative HR team, the Specialist partners with the HR Manager, Finance, and organizational leaders to ensure efficient and compliant HR operations.

Your Work Schedule:

Full Time, Exempt/Salary
Core business hours are Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Flexible scheduling may be available.
Hybrid scheduling (work from home) may be available.

Responsibilities

Labor Relations Administration

• Administer and apply collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions in accordance with established policies, practices, and guidance from the Director of HR.
• Support the grievance process by coordinating intake, gathering documentation, tracking timelines, and maintaining records.
• Research contract language and prepare information to support grievance responses, labor meetings, and negotiations.
• Provide guidance to managers on routine contract interpretation and refer complex or precedent-setting issues to the Director of HR.
• Maintain seniority lists, contract tracking tools, and other labor relations records.
• Assist with manager training and communication regarding contract administration and labor-related processes.

Compensation Administration

• Administer compensation programs, salary structures, wage scales, and contract-driven pay practices.
• Conduct compensation analyses and market research to support equitable and competitive pay practices.
• Assist with annual compensation planning, salary surveys, budgeting, and labor cost forecasting, including wages, benefits, payroll taxes, and other employee-related costs.
• Partner with Finance to ensure timely and accurate implementation of compensation and payroll changes.
• Maintain compensation documentation and ensure compliance with organizational policies and collective bargaining agreements.

HRIS & Workforce Data Management

• Maintain HRIS data related to compensation, employee records, and union administration.
• Generate reports and workforce analytics to support HR operations, compliance, budgeting, and leadership decision-making.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Support HRIS improvements and maintain HR documentation, including job descriptions and organizational charts.

Required Qualifications

Education, credentials, and experience:

• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, with direct experience in human resources, compensation, HRIS, payroll, labor relations administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of compensation practices, including wage structures and pay administration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking: Breaks down raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that in turn clearly identify the issues at hand.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems and uses logic, judgment, and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired organizational goal or outcome.
• HR Data Management: Manages employee information, benefits, and payroll in HRIS tools.
• Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism in protecting employee privacy and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, credentials, and experience:

• CCP professional certification
• Experience with initial contract implementation and subsequent renegotiation in the private sector
• Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations

Physical requirements and work environment

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing, often for prolonged periods.
• The work is performed in an office environment with minor exposure to dust, dirt and conditions normally found on floor surfaces, desks, and furniture.

Tools and equipment used

Basic Proficiency in MS Office, email and use of the Internet.