Labor Relations Specialist III

Daimler Truck North America; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

Vacation: 4 weeks

Holidays: 15 days

Parental leave: 8 weeks

Healthcare plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America, including Thomas Built Buses, seeks a Labor Relations Specialist to guide management and staff on policies, contracts, and labor laws. This strategic, hands-on role demands handling grievances and negotiations while fostering strong relationships with operations and unions.

You will investigate complaints, support wage and contract processes, and ensure consistent application of the labor agreement and HR policies across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• JD or MS in HR/Labor Relations with 2+ years labor experience or 6 years equivalent experience.
• Labor law and regulations, arbitration case preparation and presentation experience.
• Experience conducting investigations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with operations partners, union representatives, HR colleagues and other business partners to deliver strategic objectives.
• Support HR efforts related to investigations, governmental inquiries/charges, grievance resolution, performance and absence management, complaints of unfair employment practices.
• Investigate and resolve grievances.
• Act as liaison and counsel for employees and Management on HR issues to promote morale and consistency.

Skills

Labor relations

Investigation

Grievance handling

Contract negotiations

Counsel management

Employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctorate or Master's in HR/Labor Relations

Tools

Workday

WFM

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 provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

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 to 6% 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, Affidavint 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.
• An attached resume is required.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• 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. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is 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. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.