Labor Relations Manager

Overview
Labor Relations Manager

Location: Dallas, TXReports to: Vice President of People Operations

The Opportunity

The Labor Relations Manager will support labor relations across Apex’s partner companies, partnering with People teams, operators, and legal counsel to manage union relationships, collective bargaining, and workplace issues. Reporting to the VP of People Operations in Dallas, this role translates complex labor matters into practical guidance that strengthens employee relationships and supports business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support collective bargaining negotiations, including proposal development, labor cost analysis, and agreement implementation

• Advise leaders on contract interpretation, grievances, discipline, and other matters involving represented employees

• Manage grievance resolution and support mediation, arbitration, investigations, and agency responses in partnership with legal counsel

• Build productive union relationships and help leaders address employee concerns promptly and consistently

• Train managers on labor relations practices, employee communication, documentation, and contractual obligations

• Assess labor implications of operational changes, organizing activity, acquisitions, and potential business disruptions

• Track agreements, bargaining timelines, grievances, and emerging risks to inform leadership decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

• Five or more years of labor relations experience, including collective bargaining and support for union-represented employees

• Strong knowledge of labor law, contract administration, and grievance procedures

• Demonstrated negotiation, conflict resolution, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive matters, and influence leaders across a decentralized organization

• Willingness to travel as business needs require

• Multi-site experience in skilled trades, home services, construction, or a comparable frontline environment preferred

Why Apex

Help shape labor relations across a growing national organization, working directly with senior People leadership and local operators to strengthen workplaces and support meaningful careers in the trades.

Posted Max Pay RateUSD $0.00/Yr. Posted Min Pay RateUSD $0.00/Yr.