CenterPoint Energy · 3 hours ago
Lead Labor Relations Specialist
Evansville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCenterPoint Energy is a long-established utility company committed to delivering electricity and natural gas reliably and safely. The Lead Labor Relations Specialist will manage collective bargaining activities, provide labor relations strategy, and maintain satisfactory labor-management relationships.
EnergyLogisticsNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary leadership contact with respect to Labor Relations issues and concerns on day-to-day basis
May serve as first chair as a member of management's bargaining committee during collective bargaining agreement negotiations
Coordinates with Business on collective bargaining strategy and plans, including business contingency plans
Negotiates directly with union representatives to resolve disputes and issues
Advises leadership and union officials on development, applications, and interpretation of company labor relations policies and practices
Leads the grievance dispute resolution processes between grieving workers, supervisory and managerial personnel and union representatives to investigate and resolve grievances
Monitors trends and proactively advises labor relations team and leadership on resolution of issues
Assists business leaders in preparing responses to grievances at all levels of the grievance process
Coordinates with internal and external legal counsel in preparing and presenting grievances at arbitration
Provides testimony and input based on a thorough knowledge of issues, research, and relevant history of past practice, preparation of exhibits, etc. at hearings, meetings, and other proceedings
Works in partnership with other HR business partners in managing employee and labor relations
Monitors the implementation of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions to ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
Minimum seven (7) years of Human Resources experience to include three (3) years' experience in Labor Relations
Experience with a variety of Labor Relations issues; negotiations, grievance administration, arbitration, disciplinary actions, investigations, contract administration, etc
In-depth knowledge of employment related laws, particularly the NLRA
Able to view and operate a personal computer for extended periods of time creating, composing and reviewing documents and spreadsheets
Able to operate office equipment including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner and calculator
Able to communicate orally and in writing in a clear manner and hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone
Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time
Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Preferred
Master of Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Juris Doctor
Benefits
Paid training
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Company
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.65B2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Jason Wells
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Foster
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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