Employee & Labor Relations Lead

LHH; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A great organization is looking for an experienced Employee & Labor Relations Officer to lead their employee relations strategy and support labor negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of labor law and experience resolving grievances, managing contract negotiations, and interpreting policies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3-5+ years of labor-relations experience. The organization is committed to fair hiring practices and promotes equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor/Industrial Relations, Business, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of labor-relations experience from the employer/management perspective.
• Experience with grievances, hearings, arbitration prep, and negotiation teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide employee and labor relations policy development.
• Support lead negotiators during contract discussions.
• Review and maintain CBAs and labor-related documents.
• Advise managers on contract interpretation and grievances.
• Oversee arbitration preparation and provide conflict-resolution guidance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of labor law

Experience resolving grievances

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to lead and influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor/Industrial Relations, Business

3–5+ years of labor-relations experience

Job description

A great organization is looking for an experienced Employee & Labor Relations Officer to lead their employee relations strategy and support labor negotiations. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of labor law and experience resolving grievances, managing contract negotiations, and interpreting policies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree with 3-5+ years of labor-relations experience. The organization is committed to fair hiring practices and promotes equal opportunity.