Strategic Labor Relations Manager

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced Labor Relations professional to guide CBA interpretation, administration, and compliance across unionized facilities. The role involves leading negotiations, managing grievances, and advising operations on employee relations, discipline, and accommodations.

The position reports to the Director of Labor Relations US and supports multiple locations with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years in HR or Operations with strong labor-relations exposure.
• Organized with meticulous documentation.
• Knowledge of compensation/benefits and grievance/labor relations proceedings.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of labor costs.
• Knowledge of compensation/benefits and NLRB procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on CBA interpretation, administration, and compliance.
• Lead collective bargaining negotiations and strategy development.
• Manage grievance processes, investigations, settlements, and arbitration prep.
• Advise on employee relations, including discipline and accommodations.
• Administer union compliance with benefits plans.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize staffing and training in unionized locations.
• Conduct wage market analyses and support labor negotiations.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Grievance handling

Records management

Labor law

NLRB procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations or related field

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced Labor Relations professional to guide CBA interpretation, administration, and compliance across unionized facilities. The role involves leading negotiations, managing grievances, and advising operations on employee relations, discipline, and accommodations.

The position reports to the Director of Labor Relations US and supports multiple locations with periodic travel.