Labor Relations Specialist

$30 - $40 hourly
Job Category: Human Resources
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: Remote
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 147369
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Are you a skilled Labor Relations professional with a passion for fostering positive workplace relationships? Our client is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to join their HR team in a hybrid role based in downtown Chicago. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing union relations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting a collaborative work environment.

Labor Relations Specialist Responsibilities:
  • Develop strong relationships across the organization and collaborate with leadership to manage labor relations functions effectively
  • Address labor relations matters, including union grievances, conflict resolution, and collective bargaining negotiations
  • Act as a liaison between the company and labor unions, ensuring open communication and fostering productive relationships
  • Provide expert guidance on labor laws, union contracts, and workplace policies to ensure compliance and best practices
  • Conduct investigations into labor-related disputes and recommend appropriate resolutions
  • Assist in developing and implementing employee engagement and workplace effectiveness strategies
  • Support leadership in change management initiatives related to labor agreements or organizational adjustments
  • Partner with HR teams to ensure labor relations policies align with broader company goals

Labor Relations Specialist Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
  • Proven experience in labor relations, including union negotiations and grievance handling
  • Strong knowledge of labor laws and collective bargaining agreements
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with unions, employees, and management

If you’re looking to make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Peyton Giffney
Project Manager
LaSalle Network

 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.