Labor Relations Coordinator JN -092026-181175

Goodwin Recruiting; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Career Development Opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Labor Relations Coordinator in Hawaii to support labor relations, workforce administration, and employee relations across operations. You will partner with unions and management to ensure compliance with contracts and laws.

The role requires construction labor relations experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. Join a well-established organization on the islands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, labor relations, business, or related field.
• 4–5 years of construction labor relations experience preferred.
• Familiar with collective bargaining agreements and grievance administration.
• Knowledge of Hawaii labor unions and construction workforce practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for labor unions and employee representatives.
• Administer and interpret craft CBAs to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate grievance meetings, investigations, and resolutions.
• Support contract negotiations and labor-related meetings.
• Assist with workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding for craft workers.
• Prepare workforce reports on absenteeism and turnover.
• Maintain confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Labor relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion handling

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established construction organization is seeking a Labor Relations Coordinator to support labor relations, workforce administration, and employee relations across its operations in Hawaii. This position plays an important role in supporting collective bargaining agreements, partnering with union representatives and management, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate brings construction labor relations experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage sensitive workplace matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for labor unions and employee representatives.
• Administer and interpret craft collective bargaining agreements, ensuring compliance by union and company personnel.
• Coordinate grievance meetings, investigations, responses, and resolution while maintaining accurate records and tracking.
• Assist with contract negotiations, pre-job conferences, and labor-related meetings.
• Support union workforce planning, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and orientation for craft employees.
• Process unemployment claims and assist with related hearings and documentation.
• Prepare workforce reports, including absenteeism, turnover, apprentice utilization, and affirmative action evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Coordinate drug and alcohol testing program requirements, including applicable transportation-related regulations.
• Assist in workplace investigations and the resolution of employee relations matters.
• Maintain current workforce rosters and communicate site work rules and labor requirements.
• Support workforce activities related to layoffs, shutdowns, strikes, and other labor-related events.
• Prepare written work assignments and determinations to ensure clear communication and implementation.
• Represent the organization in applicable labor and employment-related hearings, as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Approximately 4–5 years of construction labor relations experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, negotiations, grievance administration, and craft workforce recruiting.
• Familiarity with Hawaii labor unions, trade associations, and construction workforce practices.
• Knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and labor relations regulations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong judgment and the ability to resolve workplace concerns diplomatically and professionally.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Career Development Opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision and Prescription Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

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$80,000 - $90,000