Labor Relations Specialist

Our client, a leading energy and utility provider, is looking to hire a Labor Relations Assistant . This is an onsite role based in Merrillville, IN .

This role is a 6-month W2 contract with benefits!

As a Labor Relations Assistant , you will act as an operational bridge between Human Resources and local union leadership . You will make sure internal job postings and personnel movements are aligned with union agreements, coordinate union correspondence, run HRIS queries, and deliver data and reporting support across key initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support union workflows, including attendance reports, job bidding and bumping processes, and pay change approvals
• Lead and process new job creations , job codes, budget locations, and job requisitions
• Operate within the HRIS (Workday) , manipulating data into Excel and PowerPoint to generate reports, track HR metrics, and support leadership decision-making
• Assist employees with HR inquiries, policies, and procedures

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
• 3–5 years of HR administrative support experience
• Experience with an HRIS platform (Workday preferred)

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.