Union HR Generalist

LHH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Union HR Generalist / Labor Relations Specialist to partner with operations leadership and union representatives in a represented workforce. You'll support employee relations, investigations, compliance, and workforce engagement initiatives in a unionized environment.

The role requires experience with collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and employment law, and offers an opportunity to influence workplace culture and labor strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of HR 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.

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

Compliance

Workforce engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

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.


• 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:

$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.