Global Labor Relations Partner

Damco Spain SL; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Job summary

Maersk in Charlotte, NC seeks a Labor Relations Partner to advise Operations and People teams on labor relations matters, CBAs, and compliance across sites. You will partner with Legal and HR to manage workplace concerns and drive positive employee relations in a global logistics organization.

This role requires 5–10 years in labor or employee relations, with hands-on experience in unionized and non-union environments, and a strong NLRA background. Travel up to 50-75% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Human Resources, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting unionized environments, including collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance handling, and labor-management relations.
• Working knowledge of the NLRA, labor law, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting negotiations, arbitrations, investigations, or labor-related projects preferred.
• Ability to analyze workforce data, identify trends, and develop recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, HR, and Legal to guide labor relations matters, CBAs, and workplace concerns.
• Advise managers on contract interpretation, grievances, disciplinary actions, and employee relations.
• Support labor-management activities including investigations, arbitration prep, and CBAs.
• Develop and deliver labor relations training for managers and leaders.
• Monitor trends, grievances, and metrics to identify risks and propose proactive solutions.
• Assist in CBA administration, union communications, and grievance tracking.
• Collaborate with leaders to address workplace concerns and enhance engagement.
• Prepare reports and recommendations on labor relations activities and trends.
• Research labor legislation and arbitration decisions to assess business impact.
• Support labor-related activities during organizational changes and expansions.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

NLRA knowledge

Collective bargaining

Arbitration support

Workforce data analysis

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Maersk in Charlotte, NC seeks a Labor Relations Partner to advise Operations and People teams on labor relations matters, CBAs, and compliance across sites. You will partner with Legal and HR to manage workplace concerns and drive positive employee relations in a global logistics organization.

This role requires 5–10 years in labor or employee relations, with hands-on experience in unionized and non-union environments, and a strong NLRA background. Travel up to 50-75% may be required.