204 Industrial Relations jobs in the United States

Senior Industrial Relations Business Partner

PEMEX Deer Park is seeking a Senior Industrial Relations Business Partner to assist front-line supervisors and managers with the daily management of industrial relations matters. Acting as a primary link between management and union representatives, this position fosters constructive dialogue and effective resolution of workplace concerns. The IR Business Partner helps sustain a balanced labor environment by handling grievance investigations, clarifying contract terms, and providing support to the IR Manager in implementing strategic industrial relations initiatives.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks:

We value the time and efforts of our employees. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by competitive compensation, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching.
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection.
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts are offered.
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and Flexible Working Schedule, including limited ability to work remotely.

Additionally, we strive to create an optimal environment for our employees, where they can learn, grow, and thrive within the company. We strive to create a collaborative and creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To succeed as a Senior Industrial Relations Business Partner , you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced certifications (e.g., SHRM, PHR, SCP) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in labor relations, employee relations, or HR, with proven success in unionized environments.
• Solid knowledge of labor laws, contract negotiations, and HR regulations, with proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be on-site at PEMEX Deer Park at least three days per week, travel within the refinery as needed, and qualify for a TWIC card.

As a Senior Industrial Relations Business Partner, you will:

• Provide guidance and support to supervisors and managers on day-to-day industrial relations (IR) and HR matters, ensuring compliance with contracts, policies, and laws.
• Serve as a key liaison with union representatives, addressing grievances, facilitating negotiations, and fostering constructive labor-management relationships.
• Investigate and document workplace issues, including grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters, ensuring accurate records and timely resolution.
• Support strategic IR initiatives by assisting the IR Manager with contract negotiations, pay-related issues, and long- and short-term labor relations strategies.
• Contribute to workforce management and development, including recruitment support, employee engagement, and initiatives to improve morale, productivity, and retention.

PEMEX Deer Park is a highly complex refinery located 18 miles east of Houston in Deer Park, TX. It is part of the Pemex group, a fully integrated oil company in the Americas, working across the entire value chain: exploration, production, industrial processing/refining, logistics, and marketing. The refinery’s rated capacity is 340,000 barrels per day and has the flexibility to process multiple grades of crude, producing high-quality transportation fuels the world needs. The Pemex site is co-located with other 3rd party chemical facilities, allowing for further integration and optimization of the refinery and its products. Pemex Deer Park provides a diverse and inclusive work environment, employing approximately 1,000 employees and an additional 1,200 contractors on-site. We set high-performance and ethical behavior standards and offer challenging and fulfilling job opportunities in several fields. We take great pride in our ability to ensure the health and safety of our workers and the environment while being a good neighbor and positively impacting the local community where we work.

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Energy!

Join our refinery team, where precision, safety, and innovation drive our daily operations. Apply now and become a key player in keeping our refinery operations running at peak performance!

We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

The Labor Relations Manager is responsible for promoting a positive, compliant, and respectful workplace across the APL Maritime, Ltd. (AML) fleet and shoreside operations. This role oversees cadet placement, grievance resolution, workforce development, and implementation of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) and Every Mariner Builds A Respectful Culture (EMBARC) policies, while serving as a liaison to regulatory and industry partners. RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to AML’s Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring all duties align with company policies on safety, security, environmental protection, and ethics. Serve as the Designated Employer Representative (DER) under the Company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Act as AML’s primary point of contact for Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment (SASH) matters, ensuring compliance with EMBARC standards. Maintain relationships with MARAD, USMMA, USCG, and other industry stakeholders to align SASH prevention efforts. Conduct audits, review reporting protocols, update training materials, and ensure timely correction of non-conformities. Foster a respectful and supportive environment for cadets, including periodic onboard check-ins and records management. Coordinate cadet assignments aboard company-managed vessels in collaboration with academies and internal departments. Manage onboarding documentation, credential verification, and compliance with MARAD, USCG, and academy requirements. Oversee and maintain the company’s Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with U.S. maritime academies, ensuring adherence to agreed terms and regular review. Support shipboard leadership in mentoring cadets and resolving training-related issues. Maintain cadet training records and integrate cadet programs into long-term workforce planning. Investigate, track, and respond to union grievances in partnership with the Director of Labor Relations. Respond to, review, and track crew corrective and disciplinary actions, ensuring documentation is complete, consistent, and aligned with company policy. Ensure AML leadership is informed of all exceptional labor relations matters. Collaborate with vessel staff and union representatives to gather facts, ensure CBA compliance, and resolve disputes. Prepare documentation for arbitration and support broader labor strategy through grievance trend analysis. Maintain AML’s computer-based training (CBT) and evaluation platforms in accordance with IMS procedures. Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Labor Relations. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required 10 to 15 years of documented success in the Maritime industry, preferably for a US Flag Operations, required. Two to five years prior work experience directly related to the crewing of ships or vessel operations. ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Fluent in English. Experience as a shipboard officer. Experience in a union environment is required. Working knowledge of Coast Guard regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and vessel operations required. Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

SALARY: $115,398.40 - $135,761.60 LOCATION: 33 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 BENEFITS: Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Employee Discounts COTA Bus Pass Wellness Initiatives On-Site Chair Massage On-Site Health Coach Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation POSITION SUMMARY: Performs responsible supervisory work in the management of all labor related activities. Plans, directs, coordinates and implements collective bargaining agreements, labor relations grievances, arbitrations and settlements. Creates and implements labor relations plans and strategies to ensure alignment with organization goals and objectives. Performs other duties in alignment with the COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision to Move Every Life Forward. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responsible for leading labor negotiations for all collective bargaining units; Conduct research to prepare and evaluate organization and union proposals, collect comparative information, evaluate alternative solutions and provide recommendations Responsible for the implementation of collective bargaining agreements and related memoranda or letters of understanding, while continually monitoring contract compliance Maintain relationship with union to improve labor relations between the union & the organization Provide advice & counsel to managers, supervisors and employees regarding issues governed by collective bargaining agreements, including interpretation of contract language & past practices Serve as the designated hearing officer during the grievance process Serve as the management representative during the arbitration process Prepare and conduct training sessions related to labor relations policies, grievance and arbitration procedures and changes to collective bargaining agreements as appropriate Participate in arbitration and mediation proceedings, along with the preparation and collection of information for these proceedings Consult with legal staff as applicable during negotiation and arbitration procedures to develop and present the organization's case Ensure that processes and procedures are followed in a timely manner and according to federal law requirements and collective bargaining agreements MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field. Five (5) years of progressive experience in Labor Relations administration and management. Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. Formal conflict mediation experience or training preferred COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Oversee all grievance/complaint activity with the Department, reviewing content for consistent application of contract provisions and of policies and procedures. Independently investigate grievances/complaints to ensure validity of facts and circumstances relative to the alleged issues in dispute. Develop Departmental/Agency positions and prepares second-level grievance responses for the Commissioner's signature. Create and maintain a case file in anticipation of a potential arbitration - including facts, time lines, applicable decisions, opinions, historical practices, precedents, policy and procedures. Represent the Department with California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) counsel in pre-settlement conference and in formal hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board. Develop the Department's position in response to Unfair Labor Practice Charges.

Independently provide decisions and daily direction to Departmental supervisors and managers throughout the state relative to compliance with the provisions of the BU 1, 4, and 20 labor agreements. Conduct meet and discuss sessions with union labor representatives for the purpose of resolving grievances, arbitration or unfair labor practice charges. Respond to employee organizations regarding departmental positions and interpretations of labor agreement provisions requiring spontaneous decisions. Assist the other Labor Relations Specialists with BUs 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Represent the Department in BU 1, 4, and 20 negotiations. Formulate State/Department's bargaining demands and State/Department's counters to unions' proposals. Cost out and analyze impact of union proposals. Act as the Department resource to the State's representatives on other negotiating teams preparing proposals, justifications, and research for issues under negotiations.

Advise executive, managerial and supervisory personnel on the proper intent, interpretation, and application of the negotiated contract provision, and the terms and conditions of employment governing excluded employees.

Train managers and supervisors how to properly administer the provisions of the labor contracts and the Department's Labor Relations Program to avoid potential labor disputes. Consult with Departmental Divisions, sections and units directly impacted by the negotiated provisions in the labor agreements. Conduct management/union meetings, discussions and/or presentations. Conducts supervisory development program training for CalHR.

Meet with representatives of CalHR to ensure statewide consistency in contract provision application.

Review proposed policies and changes in working conditions to determine if there is any impact on employee rights covered under the labor agreement. Development and propose alternative policies or courses of action to be taken by the Department to maintain harmonious employer-employee relations.

Develop briefing books, when requested, for Commissioners' presentations to various unions.

Conduct analytical staff studies and surveys. Analyze and recommend decisions on applications not covered by Department policy or procedures. Provide legislative bill analysis with recommendations for impact on program and Departmental position. Develop and issue Labor Contract Interpretation Policy Memorandums applicable to the contracts covering represented employees of the Department.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Some travel may be required. May work over 40 hours a week on occasion during contract negotiations.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
• LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ is to be typed (8-1/2 x 11 size paper), no less than one inch margins, Arial 12-point font, and no more than two (2) pages in length.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SQQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SQQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SQQ questions.
  

Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works has an immediate need for a Labor Relations Representative in the Human Resources Department. The Labor Relations Representative will provide services and support in labor relations in addition to talent acquisition, employee relations, and policy training.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to managers of bargaining unit employees in interpretation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Participate in the grievance administration process ensuring timely response and follow through.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation as needed.
• Participate in full cycle recruitment process of exempt and non-exempt positions including sourcing, interviewing, selection and onboarding.
• Participate and assist in driving employee engagement efforts.
• Attend investigatory meetings when appropriate.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state and local law and corporate policies including maintaining files, records and postings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Team player with ability to effectively deal with a wide variety of people.
• Strong computer proficiency.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Availability as needed to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
• Workday and/or Dayforce experience.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail call 1-( and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

• Interpret contracts and agreements and labor relations orders dealing with wages, hours, working conditions and all other matters within the purview of the agreements.
• Verify adherence to Museum policies and labor contracts by monitoring application of the contractual provisions as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Labor Management Relations Act and other federal, state and city legislation.
• Oversee union-related compensation adjustments and support salary cost projections in coordination with the Budget and Finance Office.
• Chair labor management meetings and work with the appropriate parties to resolve workplace matters.
• Review collective bargaining agreements and contribute to contract negotiations. This includes analysis of bargaining issues and contract proposals.
• Respond to issues and concerns employees bring forward and work with the appropriate parties to resolve concerns through an informal or formal process as needed.
• Advise management in reviewing and settling grievances and coordinate grievance processes for review.
• Track and maintain labor relations activities to identify problem areas and address through proactive solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in labor relations, human resources management or another related field.
• 10 years of professional human resources experience with at least five years of progressively responsible experience in labor relations, including negotiations and administration of labor relations matters.
• Proven critical thinking and strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent people skills, including active listening, approachability and ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships while consistently applying principles of procedural fairness.

• Knowledge of New York City collective bargaining agreements and New York City Office of Labor Relations Pay Order processing.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move about the Museum campus.