Labor Relations Officer Jobs

Labor Relations Officer jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, government, and higher education, at every level from entry-level representative to senior director, with specializations in collective bargaining, grievance management, and labor compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles2,611+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Travel RN - Labor & Delivery
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Travel RN - Labor & Delivery
American Traveler
Summit, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Director, Employee and Labor Relations Division)
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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Director, Employee and Labor Relations Division)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Salt Lake City, Utah
Program Management
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$126k - $164k/yr
On-Site
Military encouraged
1,001-5,000

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Human Resources Coordinator, Employee and Labor Relations
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Human Resources Coordinator, Employee and Labor Relations
Breaking Ground
New York, New York
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Patient Care Technician Labor and Delivery
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Patient Care Technician Labor and Delivery
Ascension
Austin, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$17.89 - $22.11/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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National Labor Relations Director
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National Labor Relations Director
QTS
Ashburn, Virginia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$168k.25 - $253k.95/yr
Bachelor's degree in law
1,001-5,000

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Labor Relations Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler394
  • Riverside Health94
  • Ascension42
  • Voyage Health31
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions29

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services209
  • Law & Legal Services13
  • Technology & Software10
  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Education8

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in labor relations officer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in labor relations, human resources, or a related field
  • Experience administering or negotiating collective bargaining agreements
  • Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and applicable state labor laws
  • Proficiency interpreting grievance procedures and conducting arbitration preparation
  • Familiarity with HRIS and case management tools used for tracking grievances
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or LERA certification preferred

Tips for Your Labor Relations Officer Job Search

Tailor your resume to contract language

Highlight specific collective bargaining agreements you've negotiated or administered, including the scope of the workforce covered. Employers want to see that you can read, interpret, and enforce contract language, not just that you've attended negotiations.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists labor relations officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by union affiliation type

Some employers work exclusively with public-sector unions like AFSCME or SEIU, others with private-sector trades. Narrow your search by sector so your application speaks directly to the union environment the employer already manages.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for this role routinely ask how you handled a grievance that escalated to arbitration or how you prepared management for a first contract. Walk through a real situation with the outcome and what you'd change, not a hypothetical.

Get your LERA or PHR certification before applying

The Labor and Employment Relations Association credential and the PHR signal formal labor relations training to screeners who filter resumes before the hiring manager ever sees them. Even an in-progress certification is worth noting on your application.

Negotiate using total compensation, not just base

Labor relations officer offers often include step increases tied to public-sector pay scales or union-equivalent compensation structures. Know the applicable pay band before your offer conversation so you can counter with the correct range for your experience tier.

Labor Relations Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most labor relations officers?

The companies hiring the most labor relations officers right now include American Traveler, Riverside Health, and Ascension, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, public transit authorities, and large municipal governments consistently account for a significant portion of active postings.

How many labor relations officer jobs are remote?

About 33% of labor relations officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in policy research, compliance advisory, and contract analysis roles. Positions that involve on-site negotiations, grievance hearings, or direct union-management meetings are typically required to be in person at least part of the time.

How do you become a labor relations officer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in labor relations, human resources, or industrial relations, then gain experience in HR, employment law, or union-side advocacy. Build hands-on exposure to collective bargaining by supporting a negotiations team or handling grievances at a step-one level. Earning a PHR credential or completing a labor relations certificate program strengthens your candidacy before you apply for officer-level roles.

Can you get a labor relations officer job with little experience?

Entry points for this role include HR generalist positions at unionized employers, labor relations internships with public agencies, and union-side grievance coordinator roles. Demonstrating that you've read and applied a collective bargaining agreement, even in a support capacity, matters more to screeners than years on a resume. Paralegal or employment law clerk experience is also a recognized pathway into the field.

What does the labor relations officer interview process look like?

The process typically begins with a phone screen focused on your experience with unionized workplaces and your familiarity with applicable labor statutes. A panel interview follows, usually including HR leadership and sometimes an operations manager, with scenario questions about grievance resolution and contract interpretation. Some employers add a written exercise where you draft a management response to a grievance or summarize a contract clause.

Where can I find and apply to labor relations officer jobs?

You can find and apply to labor relations officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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