Employee & Labor Relations Manager

Employee And Labor Relations Manager

What to expect :

The Employee and Labor Relations Manager is responsible for overseeing and supporting a team that handles employee relations and investigations, ensuring fair and consistent application of workplace policies. This role also oversees labor relations efforts, including union interactions, grievance resolutions, and supporting contract negotiations.

How you will make an impact :

HR Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of ER / LR HR professionals handling investigations, employee relations matters, and labor relations.
• Provide coaching and counsel to leadership, EL / LR HR professionals, and employees (union & non-union) regarding Human Resources practices relating to employee and labor relations.
• Coach and provide guidance to HR and Operations teams to lead or support new employees by modifying and conducting new employee orientation and training programs when needed.
• Drive initiatives to promote employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion.
• Advise team and leadership on labor law compliance, union contract interpretation, and best practices for working in a unionized environment.
• Lead team training initiatives as needed to ensure quality investigations are being conducted, and consistent and fair application and interpretation of policies are practiced.
• Guide team in maintaining required documentation including but not limited to; intake and investigation notes, supporting documents and final reports and / or evidence of action taken.
• Ensure timely, thorough, and legally sound investigative practices.
• Observe and utilize HR metrics to establish team goals.

Employee and Labor Relations

Legal & Compliance

What you will bring :

Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills :

Education : Bachelor's degree in HR, LR, Business Admin, or related field. HR certifications preferred.

Required Experience and Skills :

Preferred Experience and Skills

Total Rewards :

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

As a UGE employee you'll receive the following :

ADA Specifications :

UGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled / LGBTQ

United Ground Express, as an equal opportunity employer, makes hiring decisions based on business needs and the best-qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.