Hiring: Labor Relations Leader Company: Owens Corning Location: Toledo, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:06:58 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •5 years previous experience as chief spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations in a large manufacturing company Required Skills: •Developing and implementing Employee and Labor Relations strategies which deliver a competitive advantage for OC •Monitor and leverage external trends, competitive information, business conditions, laws and practices in employee and labor relations •Comprehend and translate business strategies and outcomes into employee and labor relations strategies which deliver business results through improved safety, performance/productivity, and employee engagement. •Leading collective bargaining as the Company’s chief spokesperson in the negotiation, implementation and administration of competitive and cost effective labor agreements across all business units. •Develop and align with business and plant leaders on negotiation goals and parameters. •Negotiate collective bargaining agreements which deliver desired results. •Develop post negotiation plans and ensure that negotiated changes are fully implemented. •Coach plant leaders on effective administration of collective bargaining agreements and resolution of labor relations issues. Qualifications: •Expertise in labor and employee relations including 5 years previous experience as chief spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations in a large manufacturing company •Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Human Resources is required. A Master’s Degree in Labor Relations/HR or JD is a plus •Fluency in Spanish is a plus •Industry background is open with a preference for exposure across multiple plants and unions and business/HR models •Leads Change. Has the ability to translate business objectives into employee and labor relations strategies and plans, engage and enroll others, and implement change which delivers desired business results. •Develops others. Has a broad external business perspective with expertise in employee and labor relations and proven ability to build teams and develop leaders. •Increases engagement of employees and union leadership through the contract negotiation process and other interactions. •Builds work environments. Has the ability to evaluate and improve work processes and programs such as talent development, compensation and benefits, policies and procedures, waste elimination, safety, customer satisfaction, and communication •Leadership. Leads with a decision making approach which balances analytical reasoning, creativity, judgment, team ideas and personal experiences. Handles complex matters, with multiple initiatives going on simultaneously. Is able to deal effectively with strategic issues, as well as tactical operational details. •Customer Orientation. Leads from an outside-in perspective based on senior management, competitor and market realities. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!