Senior Manager, Labor Relations

What you will do-

The Senior Manager of Labor Relations supports Clarios Labor Relations philosophy and pro-employee culture by strengthening direct relationships between the Company and frontline employees. This role leads and supports labor relations strategies programs and initiatives that promote positive employee engagement enable operational effectiveness and proactively address labor-related risks and opportunities.

The Senior Manager serves as a strategic partner to site and enterprise leaders providing labor relations expertise leading negotiations where applicable responding to employee unrest and organizing activity and developing tools and capabilities that strengthen labor relations practices across the organization.

How you will do it-

• Lead Collective Bargaining Agreement renewals and inaugural negotiations as applicable.
• Deliver on-site labor relations training and guidance to frontline leaders.
• Develop and enhance labor relations programs tools and workforce assessments.
• Analyze workforce data to identify labor relations risks hot spots and opportunities for proactive intervention.
• Advise site leaders and as appropriate frontline employees on third-party representation and union-related matters.
• Respond to employee unrest labor activity and potential organizing efforts.
• Conduct workforce assessments and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen leader-employee relationships and engagement.
• Establish and implement Labor Relations best practices processes and strategies that promote direct employee relationships.
• Lead programs and projects that strengthen Labor Relations capabilities and functional excellence.
• Partner with enterprise leaders and key stakeholders on employee engagement strategies and critical HR Labor Relations and operational initiatives.

What we look for-

Required

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Labor Relations Industrial Relations Business or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5 years of progressive Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience in a complex multi-contract multi-union manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in collective bargaining labor relations strategy employee engagement and labor issue resolution.
• Strong knowledge of labor and employment law including the NLRA NLRB processes precedent and agency rules.
• Strong leadership negotiation influencing collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build credibility and effectively influence diverse audiences across all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Word and Excel.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% or more to Clarios U.S. facilities.

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What you get:

• Medical dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement perks and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off flexible spending short-and long-term disability basic life insurance business travel insurance and Employee Assistance Program

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the worlds most recognizable car battery brands powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford General Motors Toyota Honda and Nissan. With 18000 employees worldwide we develop manufacture and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering recycling and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios were not just making batteries; were shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate push boundaries and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership adaptability and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit ingenuity and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience area of expertise and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability diversity and equal opportunity please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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