Human Resources Generalist, Labor & Employee Relations

Forbes is seeking an experienced HR Labor Generalist to manage employee and labor relations matters for union-represented employees and leaders.

This person will serve as a trusted advisor to newsroom leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, collective bargaining agreement administration, and day-to-day union matters.

Responsibilities:

Labor Relations:

• Serve as primary point of contact for day-to-day labor relations matters involving union-represented employees.
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements and advise newsroom leaders regarding contractual requirements and obligations.
• Manage grievances from initial filing through investigation, response, and resolution.

Employee Relations:

• Provide day-to-day employee relations guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Coach managers on performance management, corrective action, workplace conduct, attendance, policy interpretation, and other employee matters.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and objective workplace investigations involving employee complaints, workplace conduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and potential policy violations.

Manager & HR Partnership:

• Build strong relationships with leaders and serve as a practical, accessible resource on employee and labor relations matters.
• Provide managers with guidance and tools to address workplace issues effectively and consistently.

Employment & Labor Compliance:

• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws and regulations.
• Monitor developments in labor law, employee relations practices, and workplace regulations and advise HR leadership regarding potential impact.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with significant experience in employee relations and labor relations.
• Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment and administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience handling grievances and working directly with union representatives.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment and labor laws, including the National Labor Relations Act.

The annual base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000.