Labor Relations Manager

Line of Business: Service & Support Pay Range: $109,950.00 – $146,596.66 **About Us**  Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.  **What You'll Be Doing**  * Provide expert guidance on collective bargaining agreement (CBA) interpretation, administration, and compliance.   * Support and lead collective bargaining negotiations, including strategy development and negotiation of assigned labor agreements.   * Manage the grievance process for assigned CBAs, including investigations, settlements, and arbitration preparation.   * Partner with business leaders to advise on employee relations matters, including discipline, accommodations, and contract-related issues.   * Administer union compliance activities and collaborate with Corporate Benefits to ensure compliance with company-sponsored benefit plans.   * Work with operations leadership to optimize staffing, workforce planning, and training practices within unionized facilities.   * Conduct wage market analyses, evaluate labor costs, and utilize labor costing models to support contract negotiations and labor relations strategies.  **What Are We Looking For**  * Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field preferred.   * Three to five years of experience in Human Resources or Operations with significant exposure to labor relations and unionized environments.   * Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.   * Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, along with experience representing organizational interests during grievance, dispute resolution, or labor relations proceedings.  * Solid business acumen, including an understanding of labor cost structures and their operational impact.   * Knowledge of compensation and benefits programs, along with experience representing organizational interests during grievance, labor law, and NLRB (National Labor Relations Board) procedures. **Work Environment**  * Office and field-based environment supporting multiple operational locations.  * Regular interaction with employees, union representatives, HR professionals, and business leaders.  * Periodic travel may be required to support labor relations activities, negotiations, and business needs.  * Fast-paced environment requiring collaboration, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving.  * Reports directly to the Director of Labor Relations US  **What We Offer**  * Competitive base salary  * 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions  * Highly competitive benefits programs, including:   * Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits  * Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  * AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance  * Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays  Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled