Labor Relations Specialist / Manager

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Job Title and Job Description

Labor Relations Specialist / Manager

Location: Idaho

Industry: Industrial Manufacturing (24/7 Operations)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Labor Relations Specialist / Manager to support a large, highly manual industrial manufacturing operation with an active labor union. This role is responsible for day-to-day labor relations activities with a strong emphasis on grievance processing, issue resolution, contract interpretation, and maintaining productive union–management relationships while minimizing escalation and operational disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full grievance process, including investigation, documentation, response preparation, and resolution
• Serve as the primary labor relations point of contact for supervisors and plant leadership in a 24/7 operating environment
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements consistently and fairly
• Resolve disputes at the lowest possible level through effective communication and problem-solving
• Advise supervisors and managers on labor relations practices, discipline, and contract compliance
• Participate in union meetings, labor-management discussions, and related negotiations as required
• Track trends, recurring issues, and risk areas; recommend proactive solutions
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and contractual obligations

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of direct labor relations experience in a unionized industrial or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience managing grievances and resolving labor issues without unnecessary escalation
• Demonstrated success supporting operations in a 24/7, high-volume manufacturing setting
• Strong working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor law
• Proven ability to work effectively with union representatives, supervisors, and senior leadership
• Strong judgment, discretion, and conflict-resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial, or highly manual operations
• Prior involvement in contract negotiations or arbitration preparation
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Us

This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced industrial environment where effective labor relations directly support safety, productivity, and workforce stability.