Strategic Labor Relations Leader & First Chair Negotiator

RiseMe; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation is seeking a Principal Labor Relations Specialist to serve as a strategic advisor on labor and employee relations, interpreting CBAs and guiding leaders across the organization. The role includes leading a CBA negotiation as First Chair and Company Spokesperson, partnering with management, legal counsel, and union leadership to protect operational and cultural objectives.

The position requires guiding strategy, contract administration, and dispute resolution while delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field
• 8 years of progressive experience in labor relations or employee relations preferably in a unionized environment
• Experience handling complex and sensitive issues requiring sound judgment and independent decision making
• Experience working with employees at all levels of the organization including senior leadership and union representatives
• Proven ability to lead in a high-performance culture with the ability to manage by influence
• Strong analytical skills the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts in speaking and writing
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage labor and management activities within the assigned business unit.
• Assist business unit management in day-to-day labor activities, including the formulating of responses to union related inquiries.
• Provide expert consultation on disciplines, terminations, grievances, arbitrations, and union-related matters, ensuring consistent application of CBAs and company policies.
• Lead negotiations as first chair and company spokesperson in grievance proceedings or other labor relations meetings at the direction of the Employee and Labor Relations Senior Manager or Director.
• Provide support to the Director of Corporate Employee/Labor Relations in all negotiations.
• Consults with Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Union Officers, and attorneys on labor strategy and policies, dispute resolution, contract administration, and negotiations.
• Research, analyze, interpret, and prepare contract language and background information to support company interest and positions.
• Deliver labor and employee relations training to leaders, HR professionals, and frontline management.
• Lead or support due diligence efforts related to labor relations in mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong communication and collaboration within the Labor Relations team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field

Job description

Constellation is seeking a Principal Labor Relations Specialist to serve as a strategic advisor on labor and employee relations, interpreting CBAs and guiding leaders across the organization. The role includes leading a CBA negotiation as First Chair and Company Spokesperson, partnering with management, legal counsel, and union leadership to protect operational and cultural objectives.

The position requires guiding strategy, contract administration, and dispute resolution while delivering