Job description
NorthBridge Industries is seeking a Senior Industrial Relations Manager to lead our labor relations strategy across multiple facilities. This role partners with HR, legal, and operations to ensure compliant, fair, and productive work environments. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with practical enforcement of policies and strong negotiation skills to sustain positive employee relations in a dynamic manufacturing context.
In this role, you will shape and implement the company’s industrial relations agenda, counsel leadership on risk management, and drive continuous improvements in grievance handling, collective bargaining, and workforce planning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance operational needs with regulatory compliance and employee rights.
We offer a competitive compensation package, opportunities for leadership, and a collaborative culture focused on safety, integrity, and performance.
Responsibility
- Lead and oversee employee relations and labor strategy across facilities to optimize productivity and compliance.
- Manage collective bargaining agreements, negotiations, and compliance with labor laws and contractual terms.
- Advise senior leadership on IR policy changes, risk mitigation, and strategic workforce planning.
- Develop and implement robust grievance procedures, investigations, and dispute resolution processes.
- Monitor labor market trends, benchmark IR programs, and implement data-driven improvements.
- Collaborate with HR, operations, and legal teams to align IR initiatives with business goals.
- Represent the company in union discussions, regulatory audits, and external stakeholder engagements when needed.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in industrial relations or HR, with proven exposure to union environments.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws (e.g., NLRA, FLSA, OSHA) and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven track record in collective bargaining and contract negotiations.
- Excellent investigative, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience with HRIS, data analytics, and translating metrics into strategic actions.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed.