Senior Labor Relations Specialist Job at Metalsa, Roanoke, VA

  • Metalsa
  • Roanoke, VA

Job Description

Position Title Senior Labor Relations Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Senior Labor Relations Specialist is a mid-level professional responsible for providing advanced labor relations support in a unionized Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility. This position requires increased independence, judgment, and accountability for complex grievance handling, labor risk mitigation, collective bargaining preparation and partners closely with Plant Leadership to support business objectives while maintaining a stable and compliant labor environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Maintain and foster productive working relationships with hourly, salaried, and union-represented employees

Serve as a primary facility resource for interpretation and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Lead the review, investigation, and resolution of employee grievances through all non-arbitration steps

Prepare grievance files, exhibits, timelines, and witness summaries to support arbitration proceedings

Participate in collective bargaining preparation, including proposal development and issue analysis

Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on just cause, progressive discipline, and contract compliance

Investigate employee relations matters and ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes

Analyze grievance, absenteeism, and turnover trends; develop action plans to support labor stability

Ensure compliance with NLRB standards and applicable federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA)

Support timekeeping, attendance, and payroll-related labor issue resolution

Maintain accurate labor relations documentation, reports, and metrics

Perform additional duties as required to meet departmental and business needs

ACADEMICS AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or HR related field

PHR or SHRM CP Certification preferred

2-4 years of experience in unionized manufacturing required

Prior experience sitting through unionized negotiations and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) preferred

FMLA and Medical Leave Administration Experience required

Knowledge of State and Federal laws required

Benefits and Payroll knowledge required

Salary Range $92,000 - $115,000

All employees are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable policies, procedures, and internal controls; executing assigned control activities; maintaining appropriate supporting evidence; and promptly reporting any identified deviation, risk, or control deficiency to the direct leader.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work

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