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Labor Relations Business Partner

Encore Global


Job Location:

Schiller Park, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Labor Relations Business Partner is responsible for assisting in the day to day management of the Union contracts throughout Encore sitting in on all first step grievance hearings collecting information for all Requests for Information and function as the note taker in negotiations as needed. This position will assist in scheduling tracking and responding to union grievances negotiation proposals and internal tracking mechanisms. This position will report to the Senior Director of Labor Relations.

Key Job Responsibilities

Provide direct support in collective bargaining as needed including note taking scheduling tracking and assisting in preparing proposals.

Oversee the daily administration of collective bargaining agreements at assigned locations and work with HR and others on the Leadership Team.

Actively support local HR managers and supervisors in the investigation of grievances including responding to RFIs with a focus on proactively resolving them internally.

Educate and guide local HR managers and supervisors through the grievance process.

Assist in the ongoing union contract training and with the assistance of the Labor & Employment legal team. Aide in delivering general labor relations training for local HR managers and supervisors.

Participate in union election campaigns and prevention training and as needed and actively support such activities.

Demonstrate a commitment to Company core values.

Additional responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Job Qualifications

Associates degree required.

3 years of experience of demonstrated collective bargaining support.

The candidate has demonstrated knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and experience in collective bargaining.

General understanding of the National Labor Relations Act and any relevant state laws.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear concise organized persuasive manner.

Ability to work independently but also perform as a strong team player.

Superior interpersonal skills. Able to collaborate with diverse personalities. Tactful and flexible.

Ability to work independently and anticipate business needs being situationally pro-active.

Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment exhibiting agility and sense of urgency managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Ability to be flexible to meet fluctuating business needs.

Competencies

Deliver World Class Service

Hospitality

Ownership

Do The Right Thing

Demonstrates Self-Awareness

Drive Results

Ensures Accountability

See The Big Picture

Decision Quality

Manages Complexity

Value People

Collaborates

Work Environment

Office

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days evenings weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based in an office environment and when traveling on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.

The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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