Strategic Labor Relations Specialist

Hallcon; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallcon is hiring a Labor Relations Generalist to support labor relations for 6,500 employees across 17 CBAs and multiple states. You will manage union relationships, advise leadership, and ensure compliance with labor laws and negotiated agreements.

You will handle grievances, guide management on discipline and just-cause standards, and support collective bargaining preparations while coordinating with payroll, benefits, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of labor or employee relations experience in a union environment, or a master’s degree in HR or Labor Relations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with executive presence for leadership forums.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional alignment and resolve conflicts.
• Multi-state experience and strong knowledge of employment law.
• Disciplined, organized, and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior director to execute strategic HR, labor, and employee relations initiatives.
• Guide contract administration, labor relations, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as primary contact for grievances; track trends and responses.
• Advise management on grievance procedures, discipline, and just-cause standards.
• Support bargaining preparation, including drafting proposals and costing terms.
• Prepare case files and evidence for arbitrations and proceedings.
• Ensure negotiated terms are implemented with payroll, benefits, and operations.
• Develop and deliver training on contract compliance and labor relations practices.
• Analyze wage and benefit data and recommend adjustments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Executive presence

Conflict resolution

Employment law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

2+ years of labor/employee relations experience in union environment

Master’s degree in HR or Labor Relations

Job description

Hallcon is hiring a Labor Relations Generalist to support labor relations for 6,500 employees across 17 CBAs and multiple states. You will manage union relationships, advise leadership, and ensure compliance with labor laws and negotiated agreements.

You will handle grievances, guide management on discipline and just-cause standards, and support collective bargaining preparations while coordinating with payroll, benefits, and operations.