Labor Relations Manager

CenterPoint Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Manager to oversee administration, interpretation, and negotiation of CBAs. You will develop strategies, advise senior leadership, and maintain collaborative relationships with union representatives across multiple work groups.

The role includes training, dispute resolution, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings extensive labor relations experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Labor Relations or operation management of unionized employees.
• In-depth knowledge of employment related laws, particularly the NLRA.
• Experience with negotiations, grievance administration, arbitration, disciplinary actions, investigations, contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with labor unions.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship between union representation and management using a collaborative, interest-based approach
• Develop and maintain relationships with labor organizations representing various work groups
• Advise senior leadership on administration, negotiation, interpretation of CBAs, grievance management, and dispute resolution
• Conduct training sessions for management and employees on labor relations topics
• Provide timely support on labor-related issues to management across multiple departments
• Collaborate with union representation to resolve disputes, negotiate settlements, and arbitrate when needed under the RLA
• Participate in negotiations for new work rules and other matters for organized employee groups
• Travel to build relationships with operations and unions and to investigate grievances
• Manage tracking and reporting of grievances and ensure compliance

Skills

Labor relations expertise

Negotiation

Grievance management

Dispute resolution

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or related field

Master of Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Juris Doctor preferred

10+ years of related labor relations experience (can count towards degree)

Job description

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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Job Summary

Responsible for the administration, and interpretation of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). This role involves developing and implementing labor relations strategies, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, resolving labor disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations.. The Manager also develops and maintains a strong working relationship with union representatives, focused on working collaboratively to achieve our shared interests. The manager will assist in the negotiation of agreements with represented work group.

Essential Functions

• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with labor unions.
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship between union representation and management by using a collaborative and interest-based approach
• Develop and maintain positive and functional relationships with labor organizations representing the various work groups
• Provide advice and guidance to senior leadership on topics related to the administration, negotiation, and interpretation of CBAs, including grievance management and alternative dispute resolution, negotiation strategies and opportunities, and interpretation and implementation matters
• Conduct training sessions for management and employees on labor relations topics.
• Provide prompt and effective support on labor-related issues to management within multiple corporate departments
• Work collaboratively with union representation to resolve disputes and grievances, negotiate settlements, and if necessary, arbitrate difficult cases under the RLA
• Participate in negotiations on behalf of management for new work rules and other matters for organized employee groups
• Travel as needed to build and maintain relationships with the operational teams and unions, as well as to investigate and adjudicate grievances
• Manage tracking and reporting of grievances and work with operational areas to support compliance.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Labor Relations procedures, labor laws, legislative change, dispute resolution, and other pertinent union issues

Education Description

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or related field
• Master of Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Juris Doctor preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of applicable work experience related to CenterPoint Energy’s labor relations work practices can be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Labor Relations or operation management of unionized employees
• Experience with a variety of Labor Relations issues; negotiations, grievance administration, arbitration, disciplinary actions, investigations, contract administration, etc. In-depth knowledge of employment related laws, particularly the NLRA
• Contract administration and negotiation experience
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Labor Relations or operation management of unionized employees
• Experience with a variety of Labor Relations issues; negotiations, grievance administration, arbitration, disciplinary actions, investigations, contract administration, etc. In-depth knowledge of employment related laws, particularly the NLRA
• Contract administration and negotiation experience

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date:11/11/2026
Posting End Date: 11/18/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Compensation: $118,217.60 to $177,326.40 Annually
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation range at the time of posting for the opportunity. This annual compensation range is specific to Minnesota and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.