Labor Relations Manager - MLC - Ste. Genevieve, MO
(2025-01)
Affiliated with United Steelworkers Local 169 and Laborers Local 829
- Serve as the primary labor relations and employee relations liaison between management and union leadership for a world-leading mining operation supporting 700+ employees.
- Administer three collective bargaining agreements across multiple bargaining units, promoting consistent interpretation, compliant application, and defensible outcomes.
- Manage employee relations matters outside the grievance process, including workplace concerns, investigations, attendance, conduct, performance issues, and conflict resolution.
- Advise managers and supervisors on contract compliance, corrective action, disciplinary documentation, performance management, and day-to-day labor relations decisions.
- Partner with leadership to address employee concerns proactively and reduce escalation to formal grievances when appropriate.
- Facilitate labor-management meetings focused on collaboration, communication, issue resolution, and practical operational solutions.
- Support collective bargaining negotiations through proposal development, counterproposal review, settlement agreements, and contract language administration.
- Develop and deliver leadership training on employee relations, union relations, contract administration, grievance handling, and supervisory expectations.
Human Resources Manager III (Regional) - Sodexo Healthcare - St. Louis, MO
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
Affiliated with Service Employees International Union Local 1
- Provided HR leadership and support to multiple hospital locations across the St. Louis and Southern Illinois region, overseeing a workforce of 600+ employees and 5 direct reports.
- Served as the primary resource for HR plans, policies, programs, and procedures, educating managers and employees on consistent application.
- Investigated and resolved employee concerns, working with operational leaders, clients, and legal advisors to align recommendations with policy and business needs.
- Managed union employee relations, contract interpretation, grievance handling, arbitration support, and participation in contract negotiations.
- Guided managers and employees through HR initiatives, training, compliance requirements, staffing considerations, and performance-related matters.
- Conducted weekly employee orientation sessions and supported recruitment efforts including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
- Served as a primary liaison for healthcare compliance audits and supported due diligence for new business initiatives involving compensation, benefits, staffing, and compliance.
Human Resources Manager, Arrowhead Stadium - Aramark Sports and Entertainment, LLC - Kansas City, MO
(2022-01 - 2023-01)
Affiliated with Service Employees International Union Local 1
- Directed HR support for a high-volume food and beverage operation with 1,500 employees and volunteers and 3 direct reports.
- Oversaw full-cycle talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding, and staffing strategy for event-based operations.
- Managed employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, disciplinary actions, union grievances, and resolution processes.
- Contributed to corporate HR programs including training and development initiatives and employee recognition programming.
- Maintained HR records and supported compliance with applicable employment laws, policies, and operational requirements.
Recruiter / HR Coordinator - Bohn and Dawson - St. Louis, MO
(2022-01 - 2022-12)
Affiliated with Teamsters Union Local 688
- Supported HR operations for a 300-employee metal fabrication workforce in partnership with the HR Manager.
- Led recruitment and selection activities, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
- Administered employee benefits, leave management, onboarding, new hire orientation, HRIS data maintenance, and employee records.
- Assisted with employee relations matters, investigations, employee complaints, HR reporting, and analytics for management review.
- Processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll to support accurate and timely employee compensation.
Account Manager, Whittemore House at Washington University in St. Louis - Catering St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
(2021-01 - 2022-01)
- Managed account strategy, financial reporting, and client relationship support for the Whittemore House at Washington University in St. Louis.
- Maintained financial records, general ledger accounts, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close support.
- Verified employee work hours and payroll information while maintaining accurate company records and operational documentation.
