Senior Labor Relations Strategist

Metalsa; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalsa in Roanoke, Virginia seeks a Senior Labor Relations Specialist to provide advanced labor relations support in a unionized Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility. You will lead complex grievance handling, support collective bargaining preparation, and partner with Plant Leadership to maintain labor stability aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of unionized manufacturing experience, a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, and knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in unionized manufacturing.
• Experience sitting through unionized negotiations and CBAs preferred.
• FMLA and Medical Leave Administration experience required.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws required.
• Benefits and Payroll knowledge required.
• Salary Range $92,000 - $115,000

Responsibilities

• Maintain productive working relationships with hourly, salaried, and union employees.
• Serve as a primary facility resource for interpretation and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Lead the review, investigation, and resolution of employee grievances through all non-arbitration steps.
• Prepare grievance files, exhibits, timelines, and witness summaries to support arbitration proceedings.
• Participate in collective bargaining preparation, including proposal development and issue analysis.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on just cause, progressive discipline, and contract compliance.
• Investigate employee relations matters and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Analyze grievance, absenteeism, and turnover trends; develop action plans to support labor stability.
• Ensure compliance with NLRB standards and applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA).
• Support timekeeping, attendance, and payroll-related labor issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate labor relations documentation, reports, and metrics.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet departmental and business needs.

Skills

Labor relations

Grievance handling

Collective bargaining

Coaching supervisors

Labor law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or HR related field

PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Job description

Metalsa in Roanoke, Virginia seeks a Senior Labor Relations Specialist to provide advanced labor relations support in a unionized Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility. You will lead complex grievance handling, support collective bargaining preparation, and partner with Plant Leadership to maintain labor stability aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of unionized manufacturing experience, a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, and knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and