Human Resources Labor Relations Manager

AGCO Corporation; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care & wellness

Dental & vision plans

Flexible/virtual options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Health savings accounts

Education reimbursement

Life & supplemental insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AGCO Corporation in Hesston, KS is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to serve as the subject matter expert for labor and employee relations within the manufacturing unit. You will lead contract interpretation, grievance management, and labor-management initiatives, advising leaders and HR stakeholders on policy, risk, and organizational impact.

You will investigate workplace concerns, support workforce planning and talent processes, and use workforce data and analytics to deliver actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor relations activities including collective bargaining agreement administration, contract interpretation, grievance management, labor-management engagement, and negotiation support.
• Conduct and lead workplace investigations involving employee relations concerns, grievances, corrective actions, labor disputes, and policy violations while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and organizational standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, supervisors, and HR stakeholders by providing guidance on employee relations matters, workforce challenges, labor law implications, and organizational risk.
• Develop leadership capability through coaching and training while supporting workforce planning, talent acquisition administration, new hire orientation, onboarding, and organizational change initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
• Leverage workforce data, reporting tools, and AI-enabled analytics to identify trends, improve decision-making, monitor organizational health, and deliver actionable insights that support business performance and employee outcomes.

Skills

Labor relations

People leadership

Contract interpretation

Grievance administration

Labor law knowledge

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

The Labor Relations Manager serves as the subject matter expert for labor and employee relations matters within the assigned business unit or manufacturing location. The role leads the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, grievance management, labor-management relations, negotiation support, workforce insights, and labor relations process improvement initiatives. Working independently and providing guidance in complex situations, the position serves as a trusted advisor to leaders, employees, union representatives, and HR stakeholders by leading labor and employee relations initiatives, conducting workplace investigations, developing leadership capability, supporting workforce planning and talent acquisition processes, using workforce insights to mitigate risk, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support business objectives.

Your Workplace

This role follows AGCO's on-site work model in Hesston, KS , with employees working 5 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

Your Impact

• Lead labor relations activities including collective bargaining agreement administration, contract interpretation, grievance management, labor-management engagement, and negotiation support
• Conduct and lead workplace investigations involving employee relations concerns, grievances, corrective actions, labor disputes, and policy violations while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and organizational standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, supervisors, and HR stakeholders by providing guidance on employee relations matters, workforce challenges, labor law implications, and organizational risk.
• Develop leadership capability through coaching and training while supporting workforce planning, talent acquisition administration, new hire orientation, onboarding, and organizational change initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and employee experience.
• Leverage workforce data, reporting tools, and AI-enabled analytics to identify trends, improve decision-making, monitor organizational health, and deliver actionable insights that support business performance and employee outcomes.

Your Experience and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field required; master's degree or MBA preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred; Labor Relations Certificate preferred.
• Approximately 9 or more years of progressive experience in labor relations or human resources, preferably including people leadership, supervisor coaching, investigations, grievance administration, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment required; unionized manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of labor and employment law and regulations.

Your Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.