Labor Relations Specialist

LaSalle Network is hiring for a Labor Relations Specialist who will serve as an HR Generalist with a primary focus on labor relations, union grievance administration, and collective bargaining support across multiple unions in a manufacturing environment. This role, based in Evanston, IL, partners closely with plant leadership, union representatives, and employees to ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements, timely resolution of grievances, and compliance with labor laws, while also supporting core HR functions.

Labor Relations Specialist Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for labor relations matters across multiple union-represented employee groups
• Administer and manage the full grievance process, including intake, investigation, documentation, responses, and resolution
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring consistent and fair application across sites and shifts
• Support labor negotiations, including preparation of proposals, data analysis, meeting participation, and documentation
• Partner with operations and leadership to address contract compliance issues and mitigate labor-related risks
• Coordinate and prepare for grievance hearings, arbitration, and mediation, working with internal stakeholders and legal counsel as needed
• Monitor labor relations trends and proactively recommend strategies to improve union-management relationships
• Provide HR guidance and support to managers and employees on policies, procedures, performance management, and employee relations
• Support investigations related to employee conduct, policy violations, and workplace concerns in both union and non-union contexts
• Assist with employee onboarding, offboarding, and orientation, ensuring alignment with union requirements where applicable
• Partner with leaders on attendance, discipline, and corrective action processes in accordance with CBAs and company policy
• Maintain accurate employee and labor relations records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance
• Provide training and guidance to supervisors on labor relations best practices and contract administration
• Identify opportunities to improve grievance processes, communication, and labor-management partnerships

Labor Relations Specialist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field
• 4 years of experience in labor relations and/or HR within a unionized environment.
• 2 years of HR Generalist experience
• Hands-on experience managing union grievances and interpreting collective bargaining agreements
• Working knowledge of labor and employment laws, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Experience supporting multiple unions or complex union environments
• Experience participating in collective bargaining negotiations
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) or labor relations certification.

This position can pay between $45-55/hr and offers medical, dental, and vision benefits. This position is based in Evanston, IL.

If you're interested and meet the qualifications, apply today!

Rachel Holmes

Principal, 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, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, 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, 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.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.