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Senior Labor Relations

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Metalsa

Elizabethtown, KY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/4/2026

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Job Description

Position Title Senior Labor Relations Specialist
GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Senior Labor Relations Specialist is a mid-level professional responsible for providing advanced labor relations support in a unionized Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility. This position requires increased independence, judgment, and accountability for complex grievance handling, labor risk mitigation, collective bargaining preparation and partners closely with Plant Leadership to support business objectives while maintaining a stable and compliant labor environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Maintain and foster productive working relationships with hourly, salaried, and union-represented employees Serve as a primary facility resource for interpretation and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Lead the review, investigation, and resolution of employee grievances through all non-arbitration steps Prepare grievance files, exhibits, timelines, and witness summaries to support arbitration proceedings Participate in collective bargaining preparation, including proposal development and issue analysis Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on just cause, progressive discipline, and contract compliance Investigate employee relations matters and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes Analyze grievance, absenteeism, and turnover trends; develop action plans to support labor stability Ensure compliance with NLRB standards and applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA) Support timekeeping, attendance, and payroll-related labor issue resolution Maintain accurate labor relations documentation, reports, and metrics Perform additional duties as required to meet departmental and business needs
ACADEMICS AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA
Bachelor's Degree in HR or HR related field PHR or SHRM CP Certification preferred 2-4 years of experience in unionized manufacturing required Prior experience sitting through unionized negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) preferred FMLA and Medical Leave Administration Experience required Knowledge of State and Federal laws required Benefits and Payroll knowledge required