Labor and Employee Relations Manager

Job Category : Human Resources - Administration Requisition Number : LABOR010300 Job Type : Full-Time Location : Chicago, 763 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA Responsibilities Strategic Leadership : Develop HR strategies aligned with company goals, advise executives on organizational design, and manage large-scale HR initiatives (mergers, reorganizations). Employee/Labor Relations : Handle complex employee issues, grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations, fostering a positive environment; manage compensation structures, benefits programs, and payroll administration oversight. Compliance & Policy : Ensure adherence to federal/state labor laws (FLSA, FMLA, EEOC) and update/implement company policies and handbooks. HR Operations : Supervise HR staff, manage HR systems (HRIS), budgets, and HR metrics. HRIS Systems Analyst : Strong knowledge of HR software (ATS, HRIS), labor laws, and best practices. Organizational Design and Development : Design and develop educational training modules; contribute to the organization’s bottom line; build strong union partnerships. People Experience - Service Excellence/Engagement/Culture : Strong analytical skills, identifying KPIs, action planning; build trust, foster positive culture, empower team, prioritize team needs; inspire through shared vision, build loyalty, encourage development; develop a culture of best‑in‑class and core values; design, execute, and measure reward and recognition programs. Qualifications Skills : Communication (Advanced) Time Management (Advanced) Interpersonal Skills (Advanced) Employee Relations (Advanced) Detail Oriented (Advanced) Decision Making (Advanced) Customer / Client Focus (Advanced) Conflict Management (Advanced) Customer Service (Advanced) Education : Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field. Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field. Experience : SPHR, PHR or other related education and certificates preferred. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in local market, in Labor Relations with three or more collective bargaining units, with a minimum employee base of 1500. Minimum of 3 years, Labor Relations/ Human Resources experience. Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred. Compensation and Benefits Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 Additional benefit: $7 daily employee parking. Physical Demands & Work Environment Frequently required to lift up to 30 pounds. Regularly required to see, hear, talk, bend, twist, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. Able to interact with others while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor in a fast‑paced and noisy environment. Work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations. 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 Bally