Labor Relations Specialist

ZRG Careers - Pittsburgh, PA

Hiring: Labor Relations Specialist Company: ZRG Careers Location: Pittsburgh, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 10:44:48 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •5+ years of labor relations experience in a unionized environment. Required Skills: •Serve as the primary advisor on labor relations matters for HR and business leaders. •Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring consistent application of contract language. •Manage the grievance process, including investigations, documentation, responses, and arbitration preparation. •Partner with union representatives to resolve employee concerns and maintain productive labor-management relationships. •Support collective bargaining negotiations by preparing proposals, analyzing contract language, and conducting research. •Advise leaders on employee discipline, performance management, attendance, and contract compliance. •Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, and labor disputes. •Ensure compliance with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and other federal, state, and local labor laws. Qualifications: •Preferred Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field. •Strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor law. •Demonstrated experience supporting or participating in collective bargaining negotiations. •Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, and communication skills. •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. •Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems. •Demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. •This role is ideal for a labor relations professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, can effectively balance business objectives with contractual obligations, and is committed to fostering positive labor-management relationships. 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!