Labor Relations Leader, National Trades

Apex Service Partners, LLC; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Service Partners is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to support labor relations for our partner companies. You will collaborate with People teams, operators, and counsel to manage union relationships, bargaining, and workplace issues, reporting to the VP of People Operations in Dallas.

The role requires extensive experience in labor relations, strong knowledge of labor law, and the ability to influence leaders across a decentralized organization. Travel to multiple sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years of labor relations experience, including collective bargaining support for union represented employees.
• Strong knowledge of labor law, contract administration, and grievance procedures.
• Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive matters, and influence leaders across a decentralized organization.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require.
• Multi-site experience in skilled trades, home services, construction, or comparable frontline environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support collective bargaining negotiations, including proposal development and labor cost analysis.
• Advise leaders on contract interpretation, grievances, discipline, and other matters involving represented employees.
• Manage grievance resolution and support mediation, arbitration, investigations, and agency responses with legal counsel.
• Build productive union relationships and help leaders address employee concerns promptly and consistently.
• Train managers on labor relations practices, employee communication, documentation, and contractual obligations.
• Assess labor implications of operational changes, organizing activity, acquisitions, and potential disruptions.
• Track agreements, bargaining timelines, grievances, and emerging risks to inform leadership decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Communication

Judgment

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/ labor relations/ business

Job description

Apex Service Partners is seeking a Labor Relations Manager to support labor relations for our partner companies. You will collaborate with People teams, operators, and counsel to manage union relationships, bargaining, and workplace issues, reporting to the VP of People Operations in Dallas.

The role requires extensive experience in labor relations, strong knowledge of labor law, and the ability to influence leaders across a decentralized organization. Travel to multiple sites will be required.