Labor Relations Partner — Union Contracts & Compliance

National Fuel Gas Company; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus plan

Medical, prescription, dental, and视ion

Job summary

National Fuel Gas Company in Dayton, Ohio is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to support labor relations across OH, PA, NY and to help administer collective bargaining agreements. You will partner with management, HR, and union representatives to interpret contracts, investigate issues, and assist in negotiations.

Some travel to Dayton-area locations and occasional trips to PA/NY will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and leadership capability.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to present data clearly.
• High level of organization, documentation, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary HR partner supporting labor relations across unionized operations in OH, PA, and NY.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliant contract administration.
• Lead disciplinary investigations, grievance handling, and dispute resolution with management and union leadership.
• Support contract negotiations, wage administration, and ongoing compliance with labor laws.
• Partner with managers and HR to provide guidance on labor and employee relations matters.
• Travel periodically to Dayton-area locations, with occasional travel to PA and NY as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Labor Relations/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

National Fuel Gas Company in Dayton, Ohio is seeking an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to support labor relations across OH, PA, NY and to help administer collective bargaining agreements. You will partner with management, HR, and union representatives to interpret contracts, investigate issues, and assist in negotiations.

Some travel to Dayton-area locations and occasional trips to PA/NY will be required.