Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

100% remote work option within the U.S

Strategic advisory role within HR

Engagement in complex labor relations

Access to professional development

Collaborative work environment

Zusammenfassung

Ladders, a leader in the Information Technology space, seeks an Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance on employee and labor relations, conduct sensitive investigations, and support resolution of issues in union and non-union settings.

The role emphasizes grievance handling, mediation, arbitration, and applying policies and collective bargaining agreements to ensure fair practices across the organization. Remote within the United States.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR, employee relations, or labor relations experience, especially in union settings.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee and labor relations cases.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws applicable in unionized environments.
• Discretion with sensitive information and professionalism in handling cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risk and propose solutions.

Aufgaben

• Serve as primary contact for employee and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution and performance management.
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints in both union and non-union environments.
• Manage formal union grievances and represent the organization in mediations and arbitrations.
• Document investigation findings and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with HR leadership.
• Advise on interpretation of policies and collective bargaining agreements to ensure fair application.
• Support collective bargaining and contract renewals, addressing compliance issues and workplace disputes.
• Develop training and resources to enhance manager capabilities in employee and labor relations.

Kenntnisse

Conflict resolution

Investigations

Policies & union contracts

Communication

Analytical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in HR/Labor relations

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, we are seeking a Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will serve as a trusted advisor on employee and labor relations matters, helping ensure fair, consistent, and compliant people practices across the organization. You will lead sensitive investigations, manage complex workplace cases, and support resolution of issues in both union and non-union environments. The position also plays a key role in grievance handling, mediation, arbitration, and the application of policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $120,001 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution and performance management
• Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints in both union and non-union environments
• Manage formal union grievances and represent the organization in mediations and arbitrations
• Document investigation findings and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with HR leadership
• Advise on the interpretation of policies and collective bargaining agreements to ensure fair application
• Support collective bargaining and contract renewals, addressing compliance issues and workplace disputes
• Develop training and resources to enhance manager capabilities in employee and labor relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR, employee relations, or labor relations experience, particularly in union settings
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee and labor relations cases
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws applicable in unionized environments
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation
• Strong analytical skills to assess risk and recommend solutions

Benefits

• 100% remote work option within the U.S.
• Opportunity to work in a strategic advisory role within HR
• Engagement in complex and impactful labor relations matters
• Access to professional development resources and training
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on employee engagement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.