Labor Relations Specialist

Pritchard Industries; Augusta (GA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in janitorial and maintenance services is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This remote position involves managing labor relations strategies across multiple states, supporting employee relations and contract administration, along with fostering a legally compliant labor environment. Ideal candidates will have strong union experience, especially with SEIU 32BJ, and a degree in a related field.

Benefits

Paid holidays and vacation time

Health Benefits Package

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

FSA

Dependent Spending care

401K

Opportunity for growth

Bonus Pay

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in labor relations in a unionized environment.
• Experience with SEIU 32BJ or similar unions is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for union representatives.
• Support labor contract negotiations and grievance processes.
• Ensure compliance with labor-related laws and regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Mediation

Conflict Resolution

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Labor Law Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Labor Relations or Industrial Relations

Job description

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At Pritchard Industries, we take pride in delivering high-quality janitorial and building maintenance services with integrity, safety, and excellence. Our growing team is fueled by a people-first culture, operational excellence, and a commitment to providing safe, clean environments for our clients and employees.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Labor Relations Specialist with strong union experience, ideally with SEIU 32BJ or similar, to join our Human Resources team. This role plays a critical part in developing, managing, and maintaining strong labor relations strategies across multiple states. The successful candidate will support employee relations, contract administration, grievance processes, and collective bargaining efforts, while promoting a positive and legally compliant labor environment. This is a remote opportunity. Ideal candidate should reside in Georgia, Texas or New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives, especially with 32BJ and other relevant labor unions.
• Provide guidance to field leadership on interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Support labor contract negotiations, including research, proposal drafting, and strategy alignment.
• Investigate and respond to grievances and union complaints in a timely, professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with labor-related laws and regulations, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
• Partner with HR and operations teams on labor-related training and policy interpretation.
• Prepare for and participate in arbitrations, hearings, and labor disputes as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation of union activity, grievances, and outcomes.
• Monitor trends and provide recommendations to reduce labor disputes and foster collaboration.
• Assist with onboarding new accounts and transitions where union labor is present.
• Translate HR communications and documents as needed (Spanish/English).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a labor relations or employee relations role, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Experience working with SEIU 32BJ or similar unions is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10–15%) for contract negotiations, investigations, or site support.
• Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000/year
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Health Benefits Package
• Ancillary benefits—Life insurance, Long Term Disability, FSA, and Dependent Spending care
• 401K
• Opportunity for growth
• Bonus Pay

Pritchard Industries participates in E-Verify.

EEO Notice:

Pritchard Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender; gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, age, disability, or handicap, servicemember status, relationship or association with a protected veteran, and any other category protected by Federal, state, or local law.