Labor Relations Specialist III

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual bonus program

401k company contribution with company

4 weeks paid vacation

15 holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

healthcare plans

employee assistance program

on-site fitness

tuition assistance

volunteer paid time off

Job summary

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. in High Point, NC seeks a Labor Relations Specialist to join our HR team. This role blends strategic and hands-on work, interpreting policies, collective bargaining agreements, and labor laws while guiding management and staff through investigations and disciplinary matters.You will coordinate grievances, support negotiations and arbitrations, and foster positive relations with operations partners and union representatives to drive efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or Master in HR/Labor Relations preferred.
• Labor law and arbitration experience essential; knowledge of union contracts highly desirable.
• Experience conducting investigations and handling grievances.
• Familiarity with HR policies and compliance with state/federal laws.
• SHRM/PHR/SPHR or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with operations partners, union representatives, HR colleagues and other business partners to deliver strategic objectives and address issues.
• Support HR investigations, government inquiries, grievance resolution, performance and absence management, and disciplinary actions.
• Investigate and resolve grievances.
• Counsel employees and management to ensure consistent application of policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Assist with negotiations, arbitrations, and labor contract discussions.

Skills

Labor relations

Investigation

Grievance handling

Arbitration / negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate or Masters in HR/Labor Relations

Tools

Workday

WFM / payroll systems

Job description

Inside the Role By joining the HR team at Thomas Built Buses you have the opportunity to showcase your high level of accountability, to deliver superb customer service and help our department to be the most respected, trusted and sought after HR team. Our Labor Relations Specialist position is both a strategic and hands-on role. It will require the ability to handle multiple priorities, engage with our business partners and lead change. You will provide guidance to management and staff in the interpretation of and adherence to human resource policies, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal laws. Investigate employee complaints and provides guidance on resolution. Coordinate grievance procedures; provide support during union contract negotiations, arbitrations and mediations.

Posting Information

We Take Care of Our Team Position offers a starting salary range of$104,000 - $133,000 USD Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, andexperience

Benefits include

• annual bonus program
• 401kcompany contribution with company match up to6% as well as non-elective company contribution of3 - 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paidvacation
• 15 calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paidparental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellnessprograms
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuitionassistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-termand long-term disability plans

What You Drive at DTNA

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with operations partners, union representatives, human resources colleagues and other business partners to jointly deliver strategic objectives and resolve issues.
• Support HR efforts related to investigations, governmental inquiries/charges, grievance resolution, performance and absence management, complaints of unfair employment practices/discrimination, and disciplinary action.
• Investigate and resolve grievances.
• Act as liaison and counsel for employees and Management to assist with Human Resource related issues and to promote good working relationships, consistency and high morale.
• Provide day to day counsel and support to Management to ensure consistent application and interpretation of the Company’s personnel policies, the collective bargaining agreement, and state labor requirements.
• Promote and support goals aimed at increasing efficiency and profitability, improving morale and reducing absenteeism.
• Prepare information and testimony to best represent interpretation of contractual/legal issues.
• Support the recruitment, screening, and selection of employees and present HR topics in new employee orientation.
• Coordinate employee movement (job transfers/ramp-ups/layoffs/recalls) to ensure sufficient coverage to meet production requirements, while adhering to the labor agreement requirements.
• Administer the plant drug and alcohol programs.
• Research and assist in negotiating labor contracts.
• Establish and maintain unemployment contacts and provide unemployment requested information.
• Interpret and administer company Equal Employment Opportunity, Affiliation Action Plan and Family Medical Leave Act programs.
• Conduct training, collect data and perform plant reporting as required.
• Participate in handling of employee EEO/AAP and FMLA concerns.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university.
• Juris Doctorate or Masters in Human Resources or Labor Relations with 2+ years of labor experience or 6 years of labor experience in lieu of them.
• Labor law and regulations, arbitration case preparation and presentation experience.
• Experience conducting investigations.
• Grievance process knowledge.
• Conflict resolution and Labor Contract negotiation skills.
• SHRM, PHR, SPHR or related certification.
• Experience in a unionize manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Workday, WFM (or payroll systems).
• Experience applying attendance programs.

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- High Point, NC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type: Onsite At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous.

Additional Information

• We are not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions.
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
• For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369.
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