Labor Relations Specialist

The Boldt Company, a subsidiary of the Boldt Group Location: Appleton, Wi At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, and we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact. Bring your union labor, payroll, and compliance expertise to The Boldt Company as a Labor Relations Specialist. This role is ideal for a labor relations, union payroll, or labor compliance professional with experience supporting unionized construction or skilled craft workforces, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), union wage rates, fringe benefits and remittances, benefit/fund offices, payroll audits, craft payroll, and labor compliance . You’ll partner across Labor Relations, Payroll, Estimating, Operations, union leadership, training centers, and workforce development to maintain accurate labor data, support collective bargaining and union contract administration , analyze workforce availability and upcoming craft labor needs, and help ensure wage, benefit, and contractual compliance. If your background includes union payroll, labor relations, construction labor compliance, fringe benefit administration, wage rates, fund office audits, workforce planning, or skilled trades/craft workforce support , this is an opportunity to bring that experience into a highly collaborative role supporting Boldt’s construction operations. If you're an experienced construction professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and start a conversation with us. We Are Boldt Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential. Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration. Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success. Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt Employee Owned : Your work fuels our success and your future Purpose ‑ Driven : ESG ‑ focused work aligned with strong values Better Together : Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability Safety First : Everyone home safe every day Career Growth : Real development through mentorship and hands ‑ on learning High ‑ Impact Projects : Complex work that matters Lead & Mentor : Learn today, lead tomorrow Rich Culture : What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi ‑ million ‑ dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship High Performance : By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results. ____________________________________________________________________________________ At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, drive results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success. ____________________________________________________________________________________ What You Bring Candidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as we may have current or future roles which may better align with experience. Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or another related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Three or more years of professional labor relations experience with unionized workforces to include support of labor contracts, fringe benefits, wage rates, and audits. Strong understanding of fund offices and audit processes. Intermediate Excel skills with the ability to generate and manipulate quality reports to highlight critical metrics. Excellent communication and time management skills; high level of attention to detail. A valid driver’s license may be required. Nice to Have Construction, skilled trades, or craft workforce experience , particularly supporting field employees, union trades, or multi‑jurisdiction labor requirements. Experience with workforce planning or labor availability , including analyzing upcoming project labor needs, trade availability, geographic labor risks, training centers, or workforce-development partners. Broader exposure to collective bargaining preparation, prevailing wage/certified payroll, above‑scale pay, union payroll, labor market research, or drug and alcohol compliance programs . Compensation Target Hiring Range: $65,000 - $82,000 annually Boldt recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is$65,000 - $82,000 annually; compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and participation in applicable company benefit programs. The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including agencies with an active agreement—unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach. EEOC The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Boldt Company