Principal or Senior Labor Relations Consultant

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Transit Program

Pension

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Xcel Energy seeks a seasoned Labor Relations Leader to provide strategic direction to leadership and interface with unions on bargaining agreements and policy interpretations. Lead negotiator for interim agreements and grievances, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws.

Develop cost analyses and advise on contract interpretations to minimize risk, with strong cross-functional collaboration. The role manages labor relations for large projects, ensures resource availability for training, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Business Administration or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 8 years of progressively more responsible experience in Labor Relations, Employee Relations or management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with bargaining unit employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to Operating Company Leadership and interface with Union Executives for negotiating labor agreements.
• Lead negotiator for interim and general labor agreements, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Ensure corporate compliance with applicable state and federal regulations for employee/labor relations.
• Guide and advise management on interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements and policies.
• Manage workload and implement processes to improve workforce relations products and services.
• Oversee labor relations activities for Project Labor Agreements and prevailing wage requirements.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations/HR/BA or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.Position SummaryProvide strategic direction to various Operating Company Leadership and interface with Union Executives for the purpose of negotiating labor agreements and interpretation of corporate policies. Serves as Lead Negotiator for interim and general Labor Agreements as well as grievance and arbitration resolutions. Primary responsibility for corporate compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations pertaining to employee/labor relations. Assumes a leadership role in balancing consultant workload and manages the implementation of systematic processes to improve workforce relations products and services. Provide strategic direction, guidance and consultation to business unit leaders that improve overall effectiveness of the business and ensure alignment of Workforce Relations and business unit strategies processes and practices.Essential ResponsibilitiesResponsible for managing an effective and collaborative working relationship between the local union and Business Unit company management assuring alignment with the Xcel Energy Labor Strategy.Develops and manages strategies to achieve corporate goals and initiatives for agreements and solutions to business needs (Business Unit) which may include brokering of services to internal/external vendors, direct services and/ or referral to appropriate Xcel experts.Strategically coordinating and overseeing the Company's managerial activities regarding union organizing drives. Manages the implementation of the Company's response to such activity.Serves as Lead Negotiator for large interim agreements. Works independently to provide expert testimony and research services on company policy, employment and labor law, bargaining agreements in processing grievances, ULP charges, arbitrations and other litigation to minimize corporate liability and exposure.Provide overall direction in the development and implementation through specific cost avoidance analysis, forecasting analysis and cost benefit analysis for potential modifications to Labor Agreements. Direct, influence, guide and advise Company management (Business Unit specific) regarding interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, letters of understandings and corporate policy.Responsible for conducting customer needs analysis regarding training requests from the various Business Units and assuring resource availability.Responsible for leading labor relations activities associated with Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), community workforce agreements, prevailing wage obligations, and other labor requirements applicable to public works and large capital projects. Partners with project teams, contractors, and union representatives to mitigate labor risk and ensure successful project delivery.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Business Administration or equivalent education and /or experience.8 years of progressively, responsible experience in Labor Relations, Employee Relations or management experience.Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of experience working with bargaining unit employees is required.As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail]-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Deadline to Apply: 10/01/26EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENTXcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.