Labor Relations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical/dental/vision

HSA

Paid leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced Labor Relations professional to guide CBA interpretation, negotiations, and compliance across unionized facilities in the U.S. You will partner with operations and leadership to optimize staffing, conduct wage analyses, and manage grievances to support contract negotiations.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of HR or operations experience with strong labor relations exposure, exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources or Operations with significant labor relations exposure.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on CBA interpretation, administration and compliance.
• Support and lead collective bargaining negotiations and strategy development.
• Manage grievance processes for assigned CBAs, including investigations and settlements.
• Advise on employee relations matters including discipline, accommodations, and contract issues.
• Administer union compliance activities and collaborate on benefits with Corporate Benefits.
• Work with operations leadership to optimize staffing and training in unionized facilities.
• Conduct wage market analyses and labor cost modeling to support negotiations.

Skills

Labor relations expertise

CBA interpretation

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Documentation & records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations or related field

Job description

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.

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 maintainaccurate 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

Minimum Pay Rate: 109,950.00

Maximum Pay Rate: 146,596.67

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.