Human Resources Labor Relations Generalist

Our client is seeking a Human Resources Labor Relations Generalist to join their team. As a Human Resources Labor Relations Generalist, you will be part of the Labor Relations team supporting day-to-day labor operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to learn HR systems quickly, and a coachable, relationship-focused mindset that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Human Resources Labor Relations Generalist

Location: Kokomo, IN

Pay Range:

Shift: Days

What's the Job?

• Administer attendance policies and support leave reinstatements in line with negotiated expectations.
• Support labor relations activities tied to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), including participation in grievance handling and grievance meetings.
• Conduct and support investigations involving hourly, bargaining-unit employees, ensuring thorough documentation and appropriate follow-through.
• Manage daily labor administration activities and employee interactions while partnering with union representatives and operational leaders.
• Provide coaching and guidance to operating management on assigned shift and support labor initiatives and documentation for labor activities.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite and support rotating schedules as needed, including nights, weekends, and occasional holidays based on business requirements.
• Strong computer proficiency and comfort learning HR technology and workforce management systems (HRIS), including Workday and/or PeopleSoft.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated interest in building a career in labor relations, with a humble, coachable approach and strong attention to detail.

What's in it for me?

• Structured development within an established labor relations team, with training and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Hands-on exposure to labor contract administration, grievance management, and union-management relations.
• Experience supporting workplace and employee investigations, attendance administration, and discipline-related processes.
• Opportunity to build capability in HR systems and workforce analytics used to support labor decisions.
• A clear path to grow into a more semi-autonomous contributor role on the labor team.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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