Senior Labor Relations Manager

Overview

Lead the organization’s labor relations strategy by fostering constructive and compliant relationships with labor unions, employee representatives, and key business leaders. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on collective bargaining matters, labor legislation, workforce disputes, and employee relations strategies.

Responsibilities

- Lead labor relations strategy that supports business objectives while maintaining positive union and employee relationships.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for labor unions and employee representatives.
- Plan, lead, and participate in collective bargaining negotiations, including contract preparation, negotiation, implementation, and administration.
- Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements, labor policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders and HR partners on labor relations matters and workforce planning.
- Investigate and resolve complex labor disputes, grievances, disciplinary cases, and arbitration matters.
- Develop risk assessments and mitigation plans related to labor relations issues.
- Monitor changes in labor laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance and best practices.
- Partner with Legal, Human Resources, Operations, and business leaders to address workforce challenges and support organizational initiatives.
- Analyze labor relations metrics and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions.
- Support organizational change initiatives, restructurings, site transformations, and workforce transitions from a labor relations perspective.
- Design and deliver training programs for leaders on labor relations practices, contract compliance, and conflict resolution.
- Promote a culture of fairness, respect, compliance, and constructive employee relations throughout the organization.





Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or advanced labor relations certification preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in labor relations, employee relations, human resources, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading collective bargaining negotiations and managing unionized environments.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, and collective bargaining practices.
- Proven ability to manage complex employee relations matters, grievances, arbitrations, and dispute resolution processes.
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance employee, union, and organizational interests.
- Ability to build effective relationships with labor representatives, leadership teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a data‑driven approach.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency with HR systems, labor relations reporting, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits and EEO Statement

Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive and inclusive work environment. Commitment to work‑life balance and employee well‑being. Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non‑discrimination.

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