Labor Relations Leader: Negotiations & Compliance Expert

Heidelberg Materials; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Allentown seeks an experienced Labor Relations professional to interpret CBAs, guide administration, and support negotiations. You will manage grievances, advise on employee relations, and ensure compliance with union-related requirements across multiple facilities.

The role involves working with operations leaders to optimize staffing, conduct wage analyses, and collaborate on training programs while aligning with company benefits and compliance strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, HR, Business Management or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR/Operations with exposure to labor relations and unions.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous documentation.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs and union-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, administer, and ensure CBA compliance and interpretation.
• Support and lead collective bargaining negotiations and strategies.
• Manage grievances for assigned CBAs, including investigations and settlements.
• Advise leadership on employee relations, discipline, accommodations, and contract issues.
• Administer union compliance activities with Benefits teams.
• Collaborate with operations leadership on staffing and training in unionized facilities.
• Conduct wage market analyses and labor costing models for negotiations.

Skills

Labor relations experience

HR operations

Documentation

Compensation & benefits

Labor law knowledge

NLRB procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Heidelberg Materials in Allentown seeks an experienced Labor Relations professional to interpret CBAs, guide administration, and support negotiations. You will manage grievances, advise on employee relations, and ensure compliance with union-related requirements across multiple facilities.

The role involves working with operations leaders to optimize staffing, conduct wage analyses, and collaborate on training programs while aligning with company benefits and compliance strategies.