Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
Labor Relations Manager
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$70K - $78K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Labor Relations Manager
Merakey
Role Description The Labor Relations Manager oversees all labor relations activities for assigned unions across multiple collective bargaining agreements. The role is responsible for leading labor-management meetings, handling grievances and arbitration matters, delivering union and management training, and preparing for and participating in contract negotiations to ensure compliance and maintain productive labor relationships. The Labor Relations Manager will: - Serve as the primary advisor to HR and Operations on labor relations strategy, contract administration, and union matters. - Maintain positive labor and employee relations while fostering collaboration, communication, and organizational alignment. - Participate in labor-management meetings, grievance processes, and arbitration hearings. - Ensure consistent interpretation and fair application of collective bargaining agreements, company policies, and work rules. - Coordinate union communications, information requests, and documentation related to grievances, arbitrations, and policy updates. - Draft and support collective bargaining agreements, side letters, and other labor-related documentation. - Train and educate managers on contract administration, labor laws, investigations, union activity, and employee relations best practices. - Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including labor organizations, government agencies, and professional associations, to support compliant and effective operations. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree or Associate's degree in human resources management, labor relations, human services or a related field required. - Minimum three (3) years experience in labor relations or human resources in a union environment required. Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. - Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. - DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! - On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. - Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. - Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. - Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. - Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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