Labor Relations Manager

Venteon; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

Job summary

Venteon in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Labor Relations and Employee Manager to develop and execute labor relations strategies for USA and Canada locations.

The role is full-time with up to 15% travel. Salary range is $100,000–$130,000 annually, with PTO and benefits. You will lead negotiations, coach leaders, and ensure compliance with labor laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field.
• Minimum eight years of Labor and Employee Relations experience in the manufacturing industry.
• US and Canadian union and non-union experience.
• Knowledgeable in labor strategy, risk management, and preventive union strategies.
• Experience supporting multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute labor relations strategies across union and non-union operations.
• Lead preventive labor relations and union-avoidance strategies.
• Manage collective bargaining and labor agreement administration.
• Train and coach leaders on labor relations and risk avoidance.
• Interface with health and safety leadership and HR policy administration.
• Oversee investigations, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure policy compliance and address employee relations risks.
• Support health, safety, and regulatory compliance with EHS teams.

Skills

Labor relations

Leadership coaching

Risk management

Employee management

Investigations

Union relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Harvard Resource Solutions & VENTEON are seeking a Labor Relations and Employee Manager to work for a manufacturer in Sterling Heights, MI. Person will develop and execute labor relations strategies for locations in USA and Canada.

POSITION TYPE: Full time. Direct Hire. In plant daily. Up to 15% Travel

PAY: $100,000 - $130,000 annual based on directly relevant experience. PTO and benefits package provided.

Requirements of the Labor and Employee Relations Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field required.
• Knowledgeable in employment law and health & safety regulations.
• Minimum eight years of Labor and Employee Relations experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience supporting multiple locations.
• US and Canadian union and non-union experience required.
• Knowledgeable in labor strategy, risk management, and preventive union strategies.
• Collective bargaining, grievance handling, and compliance experience.
• Leadership coaching and training capability.

Duties of the Labor and Employee Relations Manager:

Responsible for working with management to develop and execute labor relations strategies across union and non-union operations. Lead preventive labor relations and union-avoidance strategies, manage collective bargaining and labor agreement administration, train and coach leaders on labor relations and how to avoid risk. You will interface with health and safety leadership, meet regulatory compliance, and support HR policy administration.

• Develop and execute proactive labor relations strategies focused on risk mitigation and employee engagement.
• Advise leadership on union activity, vulnerabilities, and compliant response approaches.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and train leaders on best practices.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage union relationships, including grievances and arbitrations.
• Guide leaders on labor agreement interpretation and consistent application.
• Train and coach leaders in labor relations, investigations, and employee management.
• Oversee investigations, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure HR policy compliance and address employee relations risks.
• Support health, safety, and regulatory compliance in partnership with EHS teams.