Labor Relations Manager | Flexible Schedule & Growth

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

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