Labor relations associate

Labor Relations Associate (Onsite)

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000
Schedule: Full-Time | Fully Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Labor Relations Associate to join our team in South Bend, Indiana. This fully onsite role supports labor relations strategy and execution, with a strong focus on union engagement, collective bargaining agreement (CBA) administration, and employee relations. The ideal candidate brings direct, hands-on experience working with labor unions and supporting negotiations in a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support labor relations activities involving union-represented employees, including contract administration and day-to-day interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Assist in preparation for and participation in labor negotiations, including research, data analysis, and documentation support.

• Enforce CBA provisions consistently and fairly in collaboration with HR, operations, and leadership teams.

• Partner with management to address employee relations matters involving union employees, including investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.

• Support grievance management processes, including documentation, responses, and follow-up actions.

• Maintain accurate labor relations records and ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and contractual obligations.

• Serve as a liaison between management, HR, and union representatives to support positive labor-management relationships.

• Provide guidance and training to supervisors on CBA provisions, labor policies, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field preferred).

• 5+ years of hands-on labor relations experience, including direct work with labor unions.

• Demonstrated experience supporting or participating in collective bargaining negotiations.

• Strong working knowledge of CBAs, grievance processes, and union contract enforcement.

• Solid understanding of federal and state labor laws.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.

• Comfortable working in a fully onsite, team-oriented environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $80,000–$90,000, based on experience.

• Stable, fully onsite position with strong collaboration across HR and operations.

• Opportunity to play a key support role in labor relations strategy and employee relations.
  
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