Senior Labor Relations Business Partner

Hitachi, Ltd.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional growth

Family benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple manufacturing locations. In this high-impact role, you will drive performance through people strategies, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will provide strategic HR consulting, leadership coaching, and advocacy for HR programs, supporting organizational transformation and data-driven decisions across a complex, multi-site organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, labor relations, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 12–15 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Proven success partnering with union leadership and handling grievances.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Coach leaders on engagement, performance, and talent development.
• Lead performance management and employee relations processes.
• Use HR data to identify trends and drive decisions.
• Support workforce planning and organizational design across sites.
• Collaborate with union leadership to address concerns and resolve disputes.

Skills

Labor relations

HR strategy

Organizational development

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, labor relations, business administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Ready to shape the future of people strategy in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple manufacturing locations. In this high-impact role, you will partner with senior leadership to drive business performance through innovative people strategies, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will play a key role in enabling business growth by providing strategic HR consulting, leadership coaching, and advocacy for HR programs and processes. This position offers the opportunity to influence organizational transformation, support change initiatives, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance business outcomes. If you are passionate about building strong partnerships, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, and helping leaders and teams succeed, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a complex, multi-site organization.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Provide coaching and guidance on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent development.
• Lead and support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Utilize HR data and analytics to identify trends, measure outcomes, and support business decision-making.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, and restructuring initiatives.
• Champion HR programs, policies, and best practices across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Foster positive employee and labor relations while supporting a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Build collaborative relationships with local and international union leadership to address concerns and resolve disputes effectively.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 12 to 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and organizational development principles.
• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-state manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success partnering with union leadership, handling grievances, and achieving effective dispute resolution outcomes.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future and creating positive impact for communities around the world.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where innovation, continuous learning, and diverse perspectives are valued.
• We offer meaningful career growth opportunities, professional development programs, and the chance to work alongside talented global teams.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

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