HR Manager, Labor Relations

About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier. About this role: The HR Manager, Labor Relations leads the labor and employee-relations strategy for a Carrier manufacturing facility, protecting a positive, direct-relationship work environment. Working with limited supervision on complex matters, this role advises leaders on labor law, manages investigations and dispute resolution, and builds the frontline practices that sustain employee engagement and trust. Key Responsibilities: Leads the site labor and employee-relations strategy, promoting a positive, union-free work environment. Advises and coaches leaders on employee-relations matters, corrective action and consistent policy application. Conducts and documents workplace investigations, ensuring fair, timely and defensible outcomes. Manages dispute resolution, grievances, hearings and, where applicable, collective-bargaining support. Ensures compliance with US labor and employment law (NLRA, FLSA, Title VII/EEO, ADA, FMLA) and responds to agency charges. Monitors employee sentiment and organizational climate, translating insights into action plans. Develops and delivers leader training on labor relations, positive employee relations and legal compliance. Partners with Legal and site leadership on risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 7+ years of HR experience with a focus on labor and employee relations in a manufacturing environment. 3+ years of experience working with US labor and employment law (NLRA, FLSA, Title VII/EEO, ADA, FMLA). 3+ years of experience conducting and documenting complex workplace investigations. 3+ years of experience advising and coaching leaders on corrective action, performance and dispute resolution. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor/Industrial Relations, Business, Psychology or related field. Demonstrated ability to support positive, union-free environments and/or manage union relationships. Strong conflict-management, influencing and communication skills with hourly and salaried populations. Experience with collective bargaining, contract administration or union-avoidance campaigns. SHRM-SCP, SPHR or labor-relations certification. Experience supporting large hourly workforces across multiple shifts. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed. Other Compensation This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Employees are eligible for benefits, including: Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives Retirement Benefits Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation Disability : Short-term and long-term disability Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com . We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 25 September 2026 Job Applicant's Privacy Notice Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice . Use of AI Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.