Labor and Employee Relations Manager

Harvard Resource Solutions/VENTEON is seeking a Labor Relations and Employee Manager for their manufacturing client in Sterling Heights on a direct hire basis.In OfficeSalary Range: 100K - 140K ( Based upon experience and education) Summary: The Manager, Labor & Employee Relations is responsible for developing and executing the company's labor relations strategy across union and non-union operations. This role leads preventive labor relations and union-avoidance strategies, manages collective bargaining and labor agreement administration, and trains leaders to effectively operate within both unionized and union-free environments. The position also oversees health and safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and HR policy administration.Responsibilities: Labor Relations & Union StrategyDevelop and execute proactive labor relations strategies focused on risk mitigation and employee engagementAdvise leadership on union activity, vulnerabilities, and compliant response approachesEnsure compliance with labor laws and train leaders on best practicesUnion & Collective BargainingLead contract negotiations and manage union relationships, including grievances and arbitrationsGuide leaders on labor agreement interpretation and consistent applicationLeadership Training & CoachingTrain and coach leaders on labor relations, investigations, and employee managementEmployee Relations, Policy & SafetyOversee investigations, discipline, and conflict resolutionEnsure HR policy compliance and address employee relations risksSupport health, safety, and regulatory compliance in partnership with EHS teamsRequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field required; Master's preferredCertifications in conflict resolution, employee relations, or labor law a plusExperience8+ years of labor and employee relations experience, including collective bargainingStrong knowledge of U.S. labor law; manufacturing, multi-site, or automotive experience preferredSkillsLabor strategy, risk management, and preventive union strategiesCollective bargaining, grievance handling, and complianceLeadership coaching and trainingKnowledge of employment law and health & safety regulationsProficient in Microsoft Office; HRIS experience a plusTravel: Up to 15% If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to [email protected] treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position. At Harvard Resource Solutions, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Administrative & Clerical talent in the industry today.

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