Labor Relations Manager — Trades & Union Negotiations

Apex Service Partners, LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Service Partners, LLC is seeking a Labor Relations Manager in Dallas, TX, reporting to the Vice President of People Operations. The role supports labor relations across Apex’s partner companies, partnering with People teams, operators, and legal counsel to manage union relationships, collective bargaining, and workplace issues.

The successful candidate will translate complex labor matters into practical guidance, lead or support bargaining efforts, advise leaders on contract interpretation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, business, or a related field.
• Five or more years of labor relations experience, including collective bargaining and support for union-represented employees.
• Strong knowledge of labor law, contract administration, and grievance procedures.
• Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive matters, and influence leaders across a decentralized organization.
• Willingness to travel as business needs require.
• Multi-site experience in skilled trades, home services, construction, or a comparable frontline environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support collective bargaining negotiations, including proposal development, labor cost analysis, and agreement implementation
• Advise leaders on contract interpretation, grievances, discipline, and other matters involving represented employees
• Manage grievance resolution and support mediation, arbitration, investigations, and agency responses in partnership with legal counsel
• Build productive union relationships and help leaders address employee concerns promptly and consistently
• Train managers on labor relations practices, employee communication, documentation, and contractual obligations
• Assess labor implications of operational changes, organizing activity, acquisitions, and potential business disruptions
• Track agreements, bargaining timelines, grievances, and emerging risks to inform leadership decisions

Skills

Negotiation

Labor relations

Contract administration

Grievance handling

Analytical skills

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, labor relations, business

Job description

Apex Service Partners, LLC is seeking a Labor Relations Manager in Dallas, TX, reporting to the Vice President of People Operations. The role supports labor relations across Apex’s partner companies, partnering with People teams, operators, and legal counsel to manage union relationships, collective bargaining, and workplace issues.

The successful candidate will translate complex labor matters into practical guidance, lead or support bargaining efforts, advise leaders on contract interpretation