Labor Relations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental/ Vision

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America, a leading building materials supplier, seeks a Labor Relations professional responsible for CBA interpretation, administration, and compliance across unionized locations in the United States.

You will guide negotiations, manage grievances, and advise business leaders on employee relations, discipline, and contract issues, with travel to support activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, HR, Business Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in HR or Operations with significant labor relations exposure.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of compensation/benefits, labor law, and NLRB procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on CBA interpretation, administration, and compliance.
• Support and lead collective bargaining negotiations, including strategy development and negotiation of assigned labor agreements.
• Manage the grievance process for assigned CBAs, including investigations, settlements, and arbitration preparation.
• Advise on employee relations matters, including discipline, accommodations, and contract issues.
• Administer union compliance activities and coordinate with Corporate Benefits for plan compliance.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to optimize staffing, workforce planning, and training in unionized facilities.
• Conduct wage market analyses and use labor costing models to support negotiations.

Skills

Labor relations

Attention to detail

Documentation

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $109,950.00 – $146,596.66

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide expert guidance on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) interpretation, administration, and compliance.
• Support and lead collective bargaining negotiations, including strategy development and negotiation of assigned labor agreements.
• Manage the grievance process for assigned CBAs, including investigations, settlements, and arbitration preparation.
• Partner with business leaders to advise on employee relations matters, including discipline, accommodations, and contract-related issues.
• Administer union compliance activities and collaborate with Corporate Benefits to ensure compliance with company-sponsored benefit plans.
• Work with operations leadership to optimize staffing, workforce planning, and training practices within unionized facilities.
• Conduct wage market analyses, evaluate labor costs, and utilize labor costing models to support contract negotiations and labor relations strategies.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in Human Resources or Operations with significant exposure to labor relations and unionized environments.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, along with experience representing organizational interests during grievance, dispute resolution, or labor relations proceedings.
• Solid business acumen, including an understanding of labor cost structures and their operational impact.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, along with experience representing organizational interests during grievance, labor law, and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) procedures.

Work Environment

• Office and field-based environment supporting multiple operational locations.
• Regular interaction with employees, union representatives, HR professionals, and business leaders.
• Periodic travel may be required to support labor relations activities, negotiations, and business needs.
• Fast-paced environment requiring collaboration, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.
• Reports directly to the Director of Labor Relations US

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled