Strategic Labor Relations Partner — Hybrid HR Leader

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple manufacturing locations. You will partner with senior leadership to drive business performance through innovative people strategies, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will provide strategic HR consulting, leadership coaching, and advocacy for HR programs and processes, influencing organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 12 to 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and organizational development principles.
• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-state manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success partnering with union leadership, handling grievances, and achieving effective dispute resolution outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Provide coaching and guidance on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent development.
• Lead and support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
• Utilize HR data and analytics to identify trends, measure outcomes, and support business decision-making.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, and restructuring initiatives.
• Champion HR programs, policies, and best practices across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Foster positive employee and labor relations while supporting a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
• Build collaborative relationships with local and international union leadership to address concerns and resolve disputes effectively.

Skills

Labor relations

HR strategy

Leadership coaching

Workforce planning

Employee engagement

Union relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Labor relations / related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across multiple manufacturing locations. You will partner with senior leadership to drive business performance through innovative people strategies, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

You will provide strategic HR consulting, leadership coaching, and advocacy for HR programs and processes, influencing organizational