Senior Manager, Labor Relations & EHS

Equipment Depot; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equipment Depot is seeking a professional to lead and manage all aspects of labor relations across its facilities in Marengo, Illinois. This role will emphasize both union and non-union environments while developing effective health, safety, and environmental programs.

The ideal candidate will negotiate contracts collaboratively with business leaders, resolve grievances, and improve safety performance. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for promoting a culture of safety and effective employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for collective bargaining agreements.
• Handle grievances and disputes efficiently.
• Promote safety awareness culture within the organization.

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of labor relations within the organization for both union and non-union facilities, while effectively developing, implementing, and leading comprehensive health, safety, and environmental programs.

Essential Functions

Responsible for labor relations in partnership with business leaders, negotiating contracts that are within budget, handling grievances, positive employee relations in our non-union environments, and improving safety performance through the safety team for all retail locations.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with local union representatives.
• Lead negotiations for collective bargaining agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while addressing employee concerns and needs.
• Handle grievances and disputes in accordance with established protocols, working to resolve issues amicably and efficiently.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness through specific actions, training, and accountability.
• Manage and control travel and entertainment expenses.
• Lead investigations into workplace incidents and near misses to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with the business to integrate EHS and labor relations standards into operational practices.
• Communicate EHS goals and labor relations initiatives to all levels of the organization.
• Lead and mentor the EHS team, fostering an action- and team-oriented environment.
• Develop and oversee annual budgets.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.