Employee/Labor Relations Specialist

Aleron
United States, New York, North Lawrence
Apr 10, 2026
Description Job Title: Employee/Labor Relations Specialist Location: North Lawrence, NY Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Manufacturing / Food & Beverage (Dairy) Compensation: Up to $95K annually Based on experience Schedule: Onsite M-F Business Hours; must be available for off-shift support in a 24/7/365 environment About the Opportunity: The Employee/Labor Relations Specialist serves as a key partner to plant leadership, HR, and union representatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on administering collective bargaining agreements, managing employee relations matters, and supporting a positive, compliant, and productive workplace. Why You'll Love Working Here:** * Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability * Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries * People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work * Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the opportunity to play a critical part in fostering a positive labor environment while directly supporting operational success. You'll gain hands-on experience in labor relations strategy, negotiations, and continuous improvement within a stable and well-established organization. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY Please send resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com What You'll Do: * Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and advise leadership on labor-related matters * Manage grievances, investigations, and arbitration processes from intake through resolution * Support labor negotiations, including bargaining strategy, proposal development, and implementation * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve issues, and support operational goals * Track and analyze labor relations metrics to drive continuous improvement and reduce recurring issues Job Requirements What You'll Bring: * Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Labor Relations, Business, or related field. * Minimum 4 years of experience in labor/employee relations within a unionized manufacturing environment. * Minimum 4 years of experience with CBA administration, grievance handling, and participation in collective bargaining. What Sets You Apart: * Experience working across multiple union environments or locations. * Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, TPM). * Experience supporting or participating in arbitration proceedings. * Advanced degree or HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR). * Bilingual skills (Spanish/English). After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply