Sr. Labor Relations Specialist

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We are hiring for a Sr. Labor Relations Specialist. This position may be based near a hub location or remotely.

This role, the Sr. Labor Relations Specialist, will be a key contributor to implementing the national labor relations strategy, in partnership with the respective BU operations leadership teams. They provide expertise and advice to the organization’s leaders and support the work of the HR Directors of Workforce and Labor Relations.

Together with the HR Director of Labor Relations, they participate in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations. This role will participate in labor union negotiations of our successor CBAs. The Specialist, working with the Director of Workforce Relations, will also advise the business on strategic positive employee relations initiatives to ensure ongoing effective employee engagement. The role reports directly to the VP of Labor and Workforce Relations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in implementing the national labor relations strategy aligned with corporate objectives, business priorities, and company culture.
• Work closely with the Director of Workforce Relations on employee engagement initiatives; lead on‑site assessments independently and provide actionable insights for leaders.
• Prepare key elements regarding the negotiating mandate for approval in collaboration with the Director of Labor Relations and HR leadership.
• Provide support for local collective agreements.
• Build strong credibility and maintain open, regular relationships with various trade union bodies, promoting a better understanding of business issues, priorities, and mutual respect.
• Understand and provide guidance on collective agreements, grasp priority issues, and recommend best solutions and improvements; assist with maintaining the national summary of collective agreement conditions.
• Assist the Director of Labor Relations, HRBPs, and BU DCMs in negotiation/regulation of grievances and major litigation cases.
• Act as a key resource in the labor relations field.
• Assist with training and coaching of HR and business stakeholders on their respective CBAs and on interpretation of issues related to labor relations such as conflict resolution and disciplinary measures.
• Participate in arbitration hearings and with various outside agencies when necessary.

Typical

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically has 4+ years of professional experience.
• Must be willing to travel as required, approximately 40%.

Critical Skills

• 2+ years of experience in labor relations, specifically including contract negotiation preparation, grievance handling, and executing employee engagement strategies.
• Supports representation campaigns, elections, and related matters.
• Solid credibility and great interpersonal skills to interact at all levels of the organization, with unions and external partners.
• Sound judgment, diplomacy, maturity, and finesse in interactions.
• Digital acumen, competency, and curiosity is a plus.

Additional Knowledge and Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in industrial relations or human resources management, or relevant experience.
• Ability to manage by influence and mobilize skills.
• Ability to function in a matrix environment, in a fast‑growing company, demonstrating excellent management of priorities.
• Results‑oriented, takes initiative, autonomous, and high work capacity.
• Experience in a healthcare or distribution company would be an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a laptop.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

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