Senior Labor Relations Lead | Bargaining & Grievances

Cushman & Wakefield; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Missouri seeks a Senior Labor Relations Specialist to lead collective bargaining, manage grievances and arbitration, and serve as the primary liaison with union representatives.

The role demands deep knowledge of labor law, negotiation strategy, and employee relations, with the ability to guide executives on labor trends while ensuring compliance with NLRA, FMLA, FLSA and related policies.

Qualifications

• First-chair experience in collective bargaining.
• Progressive labor relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws (NLRA, FMLA, FLSA) and policy drafting.

Responsibilities

• Lead collective bargaining leadership and act as first-chair negotiator in union contract negotiations.
• Manage grievance hearings and arbitration proceedings, guiding HR and management on contract interpretation.
• Build constructive union relationships and monitor activities affecting operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and draft/update policies and training materials.
• Provide strategic advisory insights to executive leadership on labor trends and outcomes.

Skills

First-chair negotiator

Progressive labor relations

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Missouri seeks a Senior Labor Relations Specialist to lead collective bargaining, manage grievances and arbitration, and serve as the primary liaison with union representatives.

The role demands deep knowledge of labor law, negotiation strategy, and employee relations, with the ability to guide executives on labor trends while ensuring compliance with NLRA, FMLA, FLSA and related policies.