Labor Relations Manager

Heidelberg Materials; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); 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

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

Shaping the Future, Building Successes

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions - setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.