Labor Relations Generalist

Hallcon Corporation; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallcon Corporation in Lenexa, KS seeks a Labor Relations Generalist to support labor relations initiatives across 6,500 employees and 17 CBAs in multiple states. You will manage union relationships, employee relations matters, and grievances while advising leadership to ensure compliance with labor laws and negotiated agreements.

This role focuses on contract administration, grievance handling, and preparation for negotiations, with emphasis on data-driven compensation analysis and manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Labor Relations, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in labor or employee relations in a union environment, or a master’s degree in HR/Labor Relations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with executive presence.
• Demonstrated expertise in cross-functional alignment and conflict resolution.
• Multi-state experience and knowledge of employment law.
• Disciplined, organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sr. Director to execute strategic HR, labor, and employee relations initiatives.
• Provide guidance on contract administration, labor relations, and interpretation of CBAs.
• Serve as primary contact for grievances; track trends, resolutions, and response timelines.
• Advise and support management on grievance procedures, discipline, and just-cause standards.
• Support collective bargaining preparation and negotiations, including drafting proposals and costings.
• Prepare case files, evidence, and witness materials for arbitrations and third-party proceedings.
• Ensure negotiated terms are implemented accurately with payroll, benefits, and operations.
• Develop and deliver training for managers on contract compliance and labor relations.
• Analyze wage and benefit data to recommend compensation adjustments.

Skills

Executive presence

Cross-functional alignment

Conflict resolution

Employment law knowledge

Multi-state experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Labor Relations

Master’s degree in HR or Labor Relations

Job description

The Company

Hallcon is a transportation and related infrastructure services company that serves clients such as technology companies, manufacturers, railroads, universities, corporate business parks, hospitals, airports, public transportation networks and more.Hallcon provides essential services spanning multi-modal operations, integrated command centers, electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, technology integration, analytics, business intelligence, fleet management, specialty cleaning, and overall rider experience performance.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Labor Relations, the Labor Relations Generalist will support labor relations initiatives across 6,500 employees and 17 collective bargaining agreements in multiple states. This role manages union relationships, employee relations matters, and grievances while advising leadership and ensuring compliance with labor laws and negotiated agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• partner with the sr. director, labor relations, to execute strategic hr, labor, and employee relations initiatives
• provide guidance on contract administration, labor relations, and the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements
• serve as the primary contact for all grievances; track trends, resolutions, and response timelines to maintain a consistent standard of responsiveness
• advise and support management on grievance procedures, discipline, and just-cause standards
• support collective bargaining preparation and negotiations, including researching and drafting proposals, costing economic terms, tracking tentative agreements, and maintaining redlines of contract language
• prepare case files, evidence, and witness materials for arbitrations and other third-party proceedings
• ensure negotiated terms (such as wage schedules, seniority, pto, and benefits provisions) are implemented accurately, in coordination with payroll, benefits, and operations
• develop and deliver training for managers on contract compliance, discipline, and labor relations best practices
• analyze wage and benefit data and recommend compensation adjustments based on market benchmarks and contractual requirements

Qualifications, Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in labor or employee relations in a union environment, or a master’s degree in human resources or labor Relations
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the executive presence to represent the HR function in internal and external leadership forums
• Demonstrated expertise in building cross-functional alignment and resolving conflict
• Multi-state experience and strong knowledge of employment law
• Disciplined, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to consistently produce accurate and timely work products while managing multiple ongoing projects

Preferred Skills

• Experience in an HR or Employee and Labor Relations role supporting a union workforce, particularly with employee and union disputes and collective bargaining negotiations
• Thorough knowledge of employment and labor law principles, practices, and applicable regulations, including the National Labor Relations Act
• Analytical skills to draw sound conclusions from data and anticipate second- and third-order effects when making recommendations