Union HR Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an Union HR Generalist / Labor Relations Specialist to partner with operations and represented employees in a growing organization. You will handle employee and labor relations, investigations, compliance, and engagement initiatives.

The role requires experience in a unionized setting, strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, and the ability to influence decisions while maintaining confidentiality and policy consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of HR experience within a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and employment law.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and managing disciplinary processes.
• Proven ability to partner with operational leadership and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units and represented employees.
• Partner with operations leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and workforce planning.
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements, ensuring consistent application of contract language and company policies.
• Manage grievance processes, including investigations, documentation, resolution recommendations, and participation in grievance meetings.
• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, attendance concerns, and disciplinary matters.
• Build productive relationships with union representatives and collaborate to resolve employee and labor-related issues.
• Support labor negotiations and preparation for collective bargaining activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and retention initiatives.
• Analyze employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve engagement, productivity, and workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate HR records, documentation, and reporting while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Investigations

Policy compliance

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Job description

Union HR Generalist / Labor Relations Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Union HR Generalist / Labor Relations Specialist for a growing organization with a represented workforce. This position will serve as a key business partner to operations leadership, employees, and union representatives, supporting employee relations, labor relations, investigations, compliance, and workforce engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a unionized environment and possess a strong understanding of collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and employment law.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned business units and represented employees.
• Partner with operations leaders to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and workforce planning.
• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements, ensuring consistent application of contract language and company policies.
• Manage grievance processes, including investigations, documentation, resolution recommendations, and participation in grievance meetings.
• Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, attendance concerns, and disciplinary matters.
• Build productive relationships with union representatives and collaborate to resolve employee and labor-related issues.
• Support labor negotiations and preparation for collective bargaining activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, labor regulations, and company policies.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and retention initiatives.
• Analyze employee relations trends and recommend proactive solutions to improve engagement, productivity, and workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate HR records, documentation, and reporting while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience within a unionized manufacturing, distribution, construction, logistics, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and employment law.
• Experience conducting employee relations investigations and managing disciplinary processes.
• Proven ability to partner with operational leadership and influence decision-making.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and employee-focused culture

Salary:

Salary: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

If you'd like, I can also tailor this specifically for manufacturing, distribution/logistics, construction, or steel/automotive union environments.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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