Labor Relations Business Partner

Summary

Join Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS) as a Labor Relations People Business Partner! This remote position supports positive management-union relations, overseeing site-level interactions and leading investigations into employee relations and grievance matters. You will advise managers on best practices, ensure union contract compliance, and contribute to business strategies focused on workforce planning and employee engagement. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. The role involves supporting the collective bargaining process, managing HR projects, and providing advice on sensitive issues like performance management and conflict resolution. You will analyze trends and collaborate with cross-functional partners to build strong relationships.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Bilingual – Fluency in Spanish and English required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations and Labor Relations
• Must have worked in unionized organization with a multi-unit remote workforce
• Exceptional listening skills and ability to relate to, influence, and coach employees at all levels in the organization
• Strong technical writing skills and experience responding to grievances
• Experience working in a centralized ER model
• Strong communication, presentation and technical writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence others
• Comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, supporting adherence to collective bargaining agreements and compliance with employment and labor laws
• Leads investigations including tracking and recording in the case management system, works with managers to address first level grievances, and supports the Director of Labor Relations in escalated grievances, arbitrations, and other legal matters
• Supports the organizations collective bargaining process and monitors implementation of labor agreements
• Contributes to functional areas (such as compensation and benefits, recruitment, training, and development) as they pertain to the organizations unionized workforce
• Support manager enablement in areas such as managing in a unionized workforce and employee relations
• Support the management and implementation of complex HR projects and change initiatives, including implementing new tools and technology that will provide better support to stakeholders
• Provides practical advice involving highly sensitive issues including but not limited to performance management consultation, conflict management, interpretation of policies, corrective discipline actions, and identifying coaching and development opportunities
• Analyze employee relations trends and provide actionable strategies to address opportunities
• Collaborates with COEs and cross-functional partners to achieve an effective high-quality relationship and builds relationships of trust with employees, managers, and cross functional teams that foster partnership

Preferred Qualifications

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, and more!
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability - Employer paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Health Insurance (E.G., Accident)
• 401k plan with a match or Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Perkspot Discount Program – discounts on travel, gyms, cell phones, restaurants, auto, apparel & electronics