Job description
Pinnacle Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Relations Specialist to drive harmonious workplace relationships and facilitate effective labor negotiations. Join our innovative team in the heart of Chicago and help shape the future of labor-management collaboration. If you thrive in dynamic industrial settings and possess a deep understanding of labor law and collective bargaining, this is the ideal opportunity for your career growth.
Responsibility
- Act as the primary liaison between management and labor unions to foster positive working relationships.
- Negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements, ensuring compliance with all labor laws and regulations.
- Advise management on contract interpretation, grievance procedures, and labor policy best practices.
- Investigate and resolve workplace disputes, such as grievances, disciplinary actions, and arbitration matters.
- Develop and deliver training on labor relations strategies and employment policies to leadership teams.
- Analyze trends and prepare reports related to labor activities, employee relations, and contract negotiations.
- Facilitate dispute resolution and mediate negotiations to promote workplace stability and compliance.
- Stay abreast of changes in labor legislation and proactively recommend organizational policy updates.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labor Law, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 5+ years’ experience in industrial/labor relations, preferably in manufacturing or unionized environments.
- Proven expertise in collective bargaining and labor contract negotiation.
- In-depth knowledge of local and federal labor laws and HR best practices.
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting abilities.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.