Labor Relations Coordinator

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Labor Relations Coordinator to administer key elements of the CBA for the UAW-represented workforce and provide HR support to Defence Manufacturing Operations. The role emphasizes documentation, process administration, and collaboration between operations leadership, union representatives, and People Services.

You will identify opportunities to streamline workflows, drive standardization and automation, manage grievances, track investigations, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher with HR-related experience.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
• Knowledge of CBA administration and union processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer transfer agreements, shift changes, and assessments per CBA.
• Support manufacturing operations in CBA compliance.
• Coordinate ethics investigations.
• Track grievances, disciplinary cases, and outcomes.
• Manage union-related reporting and documentation.
• Assist with union interactions and 2nd step meetings.
• Identify opportunities to move administrative tasks to People Services.
• Drive standardization, automation, and reporting improvements.
• Interface with payroll, benefits, and People Services on queries.
• Support attendance and payroll inquiries.
• Prepare records and generate labor-relations reports.
• Track trends and prepare documentation for reviews.

Skills

CBA administration

Grievance handling

Communication

Timekeeping

Education

Associate’s degree in business or engineering

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Master's degree in business or engineering

JD/PhD

6+ years HR experience in lieu of degree

Tools

HR systems

Timekeeping systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation assistance will not be provided if applicable.

Job Description

Job Title: Labor Relations Coordinator

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will not be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognised brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

The Labor Relations coordinator serves as the primary point of contact in administering key elements of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the UAW-represented workforce and provides CBA administrative support for teams within Defence Manufacturing Operations. The role is responsible for recordkeeping, process administration, and facilitating communication between manufacturing operations leadership, UAW representatives, and People Services. This coordinator will proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and simplification to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of labor relations and people management.

What You Will Be Doing

• Administer transfer agreements, shift changes, and assessment/selection processes in alignment with CBA provisions.
• Support manufacturing operations team in ensuring CBA compliance.
• Coordinate, investigate and support ethics investigations across manufacturing operations
• Track, record, and monitor grievances, disciplinary cases, and outcomes.
• Manage reporting and progression of union complaints/disputes
• Provide administrative support to operations and labor relations teams for union interactions, 2nd step meetings, and documentation.
• Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities to transition administrative tasks to People Services.
• Drive simplification, standardization, and automation of workflows and reporting.
• Act as interface with payroll, benefits, and people services, ensuring smooth coordination and resolution of employee queries/issues.
• Support employees with time and attendance and payroll queries.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records; generate reports on key labor relations metrics.
• Track and analyze trends, elevate concerns, and prepare documentation for internal/external review.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business related field or engineering 4+ years of HR related experience, or
• Bachelor's degree in business related or engineering field with 2+ years of HR related experience, or
• Master's degree in business related field or engineering, or
• JD/PhD
• In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience in HR related administration and advisory support
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role

Preferred Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of CBA administration, grievance handling, and union processes.
• Excellent organizational skills to track complex data, manage multiple administrative functions, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and process orientation; demonstrated ability to improve workflows.
• Effective communicator with ability to build relationships across manufacturing, People Services, payroll, benefits, and union teams.
• Solid understanding of HR systems, timekeeping, and reporting tools.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain trust and professionalism.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing Date: August 27, 2026

Job Category

Human Resources

Job Posting Date

20 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$84,351 - $137,071-Annually

Location:

Indianapolis, IN