Labor Relations Manager

VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Labor/Employee Relations Manager to support a manufacturing plant in Sterling Heights, MI. You will develop and execute strategies, manage collective bargaining, ensure fair employee relations, and assist in Health & Safety programs.

Position Type: Full time, Direct Hire. In Plant daily.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement labor, risk management, and employee relations strategies.
• Analyze plant performance and provide suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management on union and employee relations activities.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance on issues and prepare for upcoming events.
• Lead union contract negotiations, manage union relationships and the collective bargaining process.
• Build employee trust, mediate conflicts, and ensure fair and consistent application of workplace policies.
• Ensure fair investigations are conducted.
• Train and coach leaders.
• Support health, safety, and regulatory compliance in partnership with EHS Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Experience in a union environment leading the collective bargaining process. Advanced negotiation skills.
• Up to date knowledge in labor laws and labor agreements.
• Grievance handling, coaching, and compliance.
• Knowledgeable in Health and Safety regulations.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts.
• Expertise in labor laws and regulations.

Pay range and compensation package

PAY: $100,000 - $125,000 annually based on education and experience level.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.