Strategic HRBP: Labor Relations & Union Support

Par Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Health in St. Louis, MO is seeking an HR Business Partner to manage labor relations, recruitment, compensation administration, and HRIS for the plant.

You will partner with site leadership to handle union grievances (2nd and 3rd step) and arbitration preparation, while supporting performance management and training.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least five years in HR generalist work, three years in a unionized setting, and strong communication and change-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR Generalist functions.
• 3 years’ experience in unionized environment.
• Strong recruitment experience required.
• Experience using HRIS, ATS, and other HR systems.
• Experience in employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide labor relations guidance and support to production and maintenance management.
• Assist with performance issues, PIPs, progressive discipline, and HR investigations.
• Assist with contract negotiations documents and union meetings.
• Serve as primary contact for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Conduct initial interviews for employee relations matters and escalate as needed.
• Perform recruitment for salary, non-exempt, and hourly roles, managing external resources within budget.
• Develop recruitment strategies including university relations and internships.
• Support talent management, reviews, and succession planning with site leadership.
• Advise on organization structure, job descriptions, reorganizations, and restructuring.
• Assist in delivering training and onboarding programs at the STL Plant site.

Skills

Labor relations

Recruitment

Employee relations

Performance management

HR policy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

MS Office

Job description

Par Health in St. Louis, MO is seeking an HR Business Partner to manage labor relations, recruitment, compensation administration, and HRIS for the plant.

You will partner with site leadership to handle union grievances (2nd and 3rd step) and arbitration preparation, while supporting performance management and training.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, at least five years in HR generalist work, three years in a unionized setting, and strong communication and change-management skills.