Human Resources Advisor - Employee and Labor Relations

Join our team as an HR Advisor and contribute your expertise in employee and labor relations. In this role, you will support departments in employee relations, contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and compliance efforts while collaborating with the HR leadership team on contract negotiations and broader labor strategies.  This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make an impact while becoming a trusted advisor on complex employee and labor relations matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for employee and labor relations matters, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and contract interpretation.
• Assist in investigations related to workplace concerns, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to established processes.
• Support planning and preparation for union contract negotiations, including research and data analysis.
• Participate in labor relations activities such as grievance handling and resolution at early stages.
• Collaborate with HR leadership and department managers to promote positive employee relations and compliance with labor agreements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to foster trust and effective communication.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor and Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
  Experience: Minimum of 3 years of HR experience with a focus on employee and labor relations.
• Familiarity with labor contracts and grievance processes.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, including FLSA, Title VII, Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act, and related statutes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting unionized environments.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining processes.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.