Our award-winning client is seeking a Labor Affairs Specialist to join their team. As a Labor Affairs Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with employees and unions, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and promoting a fair and equitable workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Foster productive relationships with UAW, salaried, and hourly employees. Lead CBA negotiations and processes.

• Create and maintain policies for consistent employee treatment and engagement.

• Engage in problem-solving to improve HD processes. Train management on company and plant policies, including the CBA.

• Investigate and resolve employee issues, manage local labor contracts, and lead grievance review and resolution.

• Provide expert advice on labor and employee relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures.

• Analyze turnover and absenteeism data and develop action plans for labor stability.

• Stay updated on employee and labor relations trends and legal changes. Conduct research for contract negotiations and employee relations.

• Partner with regional labor on negotiation strategies aligned with company mission and values. Monitor employment and labor trends and advise management on emerging issues.

• Provide guidance to the local employee relations team on various employee matters.

• Collaborate with regional labor on rightsizing and downsizing actions and validate termination processes.

• Maintain open communication with UAW local representatives.

• Offer advice and assistance regarding statutes, regulations, and contracts.

• Develop and implement strategies to maintain a union-free environment in designated facilities.

• Foster relationships with local government, chambers, and union leaders.

• Collaborate with talent acquisition to minimize labor risk.

• Audit policies and labor contracts for compliance with local laws.

• Promote a positive labor environment and employee engagement.

• Conduct investigations related to transparency lines and ensure proper documentation.

• Administer FMLA and medical leaves in compliance with federal guidelines.

• Verify payroll entries and report discrepancies.

• Maintain and distribute current employee information, policy manuals, and KPI tracking reports.

• Oversee EEO and Affirmative Action programs.

• Manage employee onboarding, related training, hiring, and turnover data.

• Ensure fair treatment of employees in disciplinary hearings.

• Respond to internal customer questions and concerns promptly.

Required Qualifications:

• PHR or SHRM CP Certification preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.

• Minimum 3-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing setting, or 5-10 years of general HR experience.

• FMLA and Medical Leave Administration experience are required.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws is required.

• Benefits and payroll knowledge are required.

• 3-5 years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing setting preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.