Labor Relations Manager
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Overview
Job Description
About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
What You'll Be Doing
Provide expert guidance on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) interpretation, administration, and compliance.
Support and lead collective bargaining negotiations, including strategy development and negotiation of assigned labor agreements.
Manage the grievance process for assigned CBAs, including investigations, settlements, and arbitration preparation.
Partner with business leaders to advise on employee relations matters, including discipline, accommodations, and contract-related issues.
Administer union compliance activities and collaborate with Corporate Benefits to ensure compliance with company-sponsored benefit plans.
Work with operations leadership to optimize staffing, workforce planning, and training practices within unionized facilities.
Conduct wage market analyses, evaluate labor costs, and utilize labor costing models to support contract negotiations and labor relations strategies.
What Are We Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field preferred.
Three to five years of experience in Human Resources or Operations with significant exposure to labor relations and unionized environments.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to maintainaccurate documentation and records.
Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, along with experience representing organizational interests during grievance, dispute resolution, or labor relations proceedings.
Solid business acumen, including an understanding of labor cost structures and their operational impact.
Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, along with experience representing organizational interests during grievance, labor law, and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) procedures.
Work Environment
Office and field-based environment supporting multiple operational locations.
Regular interaction with employees, union representatives, HR professionals, and business leaders.
Periodic travel may be required to support labor relations activities, negotiations, and business needs.
Fast-paced environment requiring collaboration, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.
Reports directly to the Director of Labor Relations US
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
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