Human Resources Generalist, Labor

Overview

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In this role you will manage day-to-day labor and employee relations for union-represented staff and leaders at Forbes. You will serve as a trusted advisor to newsroom leadership, guiding interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and handling investigations and grievances. You will partner with HR, Legal and business leaders to ensure compliant, consistent application of contracts and policies. You will work cross-functionally in a fast-paced media environment to support strategic workforce initiatives and union-related reporting.

Responsibilities
• Primary point of contact for day-to-day labor relations with union-represented employees
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with union reps and internal stakeholders
• Represent management on joint management-union committees and participate in related meetings
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements; advise on contractual requirements
• Manage grievances from filing through investigation, response, and resolution
• Prepare for and participate in grievance and labor-management discussions
• Advise leaders on labor implications of business decisions and organizational changes
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Payroll and business leaders to implement CBA provisions
• Maintain accurate records of grievances, investigations, and labor matters
• Provide guidance to managers on performance, conduct, and employee relations matters
• Support employee separations, reorganizations, and other workforce changes
• Identify and address emerging employee relations issues and trends

Key requirements
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with emphasis on employee and labor relations
• Experience in a unionized environment administering CBAs
• Experience handling grievances and engaging with union representatives
• Experience conducting complex workplace investigations and advising on sensitive issues
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws (NLRA) xhuatnn
• Experience with arbitration, NLRB matters preferred
• Background in media, publishing, or fast-paced professional environments is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-moving environment
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach balancing employee, contract, legal, and business considerations
• Ability to work independently and escalate when needed
• strong communication
• sound judgment
• discretion
• collective bargaining agreement administration
• labor law knowledge (NLRA)
• workplace investigations