Sr Advisor II, Labor & Employee Relations

Phillips 66; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

8% 401k company match

Cash Balance Account pension

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Well-being programs and incentives

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking a Sr. Advisor II, Labor & Employee Relations to support the Sweeny Refinery. You will lead labor relations, advise leaders on discipline and policy interpretation, and resolve complex issues affecting morale and productivity.

You’ll investigate concerns, coordinate agency responses, draft grievance actions, and build strong labor-management partnerships while aligning HR activities with regional goals.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• 10+ years of labor and employee relations experience.
• Willing to obtain a TWIC.
• Able to travel up to 30% of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor relations activities for assigned operations, including negotiating, maintaining, interpreting, and administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Advise regional leaders on discipline, grievances, arbitrations, policy interpretation, and related matters.
• Investigate workplace concerns and policy violations; identify root causes and stakeholders.
• Coordinate investigations and responses to federal and state agency complaints.
• Draft and review grievance responses and disciplinary actions for unionized employees.
• Build constructive relationships with employee representative organizations and coordinate labor-management committees.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to align people strategies with regional priorities.
• Help develop and implement HR policies, monitor compliance, and contribute to special projects.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Discipline & grievances

Policy interpretation

Negotiation

Investigation

Root cause analysis

Travel coordination

Education

Juris Doctorate

Master’s in HR/Industrial Relations

Job description

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

As a Sr. Advisor II, Labor & Employee Relations, you’ll serve as a subject-matter expert supporting the Sweeny Refinery. This role offers the opportunity to shape effective labor and employee relations practices, partner with leaders and employee representatives, and help strengthen business performance through sound, consistent people strategies.

What You’ll Do

• Lead labor relations activities for assigned operations, including negotiating, maintaining, interpreting, and administering collective bargaining agreements; serve as a primary contact for union representatives and support dispute resolution.
• Advise regional leaders on discipline, grievances, arbitrations, policy interpretation, and other complex labor and employee relations matters, making practical recommendations that support compliance and business performance.
• Investigate workplace concerns and policy violations by gathering, validating, and analyzing information, identifying root causes and key stakeholders, and recommending actions that address issues affecting morale, productivity, and organizational performance.
• Coordinate investigations and responses to complaints from federal and state agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and National Labor Relations Board.
• Draft and review grievance responses, disciplinary actions, agency submissions, procedures, and other documentation for unionized employees, applying subject-matter expertise to complex situations.
• Build constructive working relationships with employee representative organizations and coordinate joint labor-management committees through clear, purposeful communication and sound negotiation practices.
• Partner with HR business partners and business leaders to understand business goals, assess current processes, identify emerging needs, and align people strategies and operational HR activities to regional priorities.
• Help develop and implement HR policies and procedures, monitor consistency and compliance, coach others on labor and employee relations practices, and contribute to special projects that advance business plans.

What You’ll Bring - Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• 10 or more years of labor and employee relations experience
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Able to travel up to 30% of time

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

• Juris Doctorate or master’s degree in Human Resources or Industrial Relations
• 12 or more years of experience in labor relations and/or HR management
• Experience managing HR and labor relations issues arising from mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Labor relations experience in a manufacturing plant environment
• Supervisory experience
• Labor negotiations experience
• Broad HR technical expertise and systems knowledge

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $160,200-$195,800.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Total Rewards

Benefits

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

Closing date

09/21/2026

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer