Job description
Join a premier NYC-based manufacturing and distribution company as an Industrial Relations Lead. You will shape and drive our employee relations strategy, advise on labor laws, and partner with HR, legal, and operations to foster a productive, compliant, and engaged workforce.
We offer a competitive compensation package, meaningful work, and a path to leadership in a fast-growing environment.
Responsibility
- Develop and implement a comprehensive industrial relations strategy aligned with business goals and operating needs.
- Lead negotiations and relationships with labor unions and employee representatives as applicable.
- Provide expert guidance on discipline, investigations, grievances, and policy interpretation to internal stakeholders.
- Design and administer policies on employee relations, workplace safety, and compliance with applicable laws.
- Partner with HR, Legal, and Operations to resolve complex ER issues with pragmatic, legally sound solutions.
- Monitor and report on IR metrics, trends, and risk, presenting actionable insights to leadership.
- Champion a positive employee experience, coaching managers on effective conflict resolution and communication.
- Stay current on changes in labor legislation and best practices to proactively manage risk.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, or a related field; master's preferred.
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in industrial relations or employee relations at a mid- to large-size organization.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and collective bargaining processes applicable to the region.
- Proven experience leading union interactions, investigations, and policy development.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret IR metrics, and present clear recommendations to executives.