Remote Labor Relations Representative Jobs
Remote Labor Relations Representative jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, and higher education, at large enterprises and mission-driven organizations that manage distributed workforces. Employers hiring remotely right now include New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, US Foods, and Cascadia Services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Full-Time | Up to 50% Travel Required
Remote role (candidate ideally lives in Portland metro area)
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE
About Cascadia Healthcare
Cascadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the skilled nursing industry, driven by a shared commitment to service and doing good for others. With operations across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Arizona, our mission is to be a Force for Good, for our residents, our employees, and the communities we serve.
We are seeking an experienced Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to join our Cascadia Services team and support facilities across our growing organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing expertise in employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and employment law compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-focused HR professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys navigating challenging workplace situations, and is passionate about fostering positive employee experiences while supporting organizational success. The ideal candidate brings a high level of integrity, strong communication and investigative skills, labor relations expertise, and the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
This is a remote role, but our ideal candidate resides in the Portland, Oregon metro area. This role requires up to 50% travel.
About the Role
The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist partners closely with facility leadership, Human Resources, and operations teams to provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, labor relations issues, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and compliance. This role is highly visible and requires a strong ability to build trust, navigate sensitive situations, and influence positive outcomes across multiple locations.
The successful candidate will bring integrity, sound judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative approach to resolving workplace concerns while supporting both union and non-union environments.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, misconduct allegations, harassment concerns, and other employee relations matters.
- Partner with facility leadership to resolve employee concerns and workplace conflicts.
- Support labor relations activities, including grievance administration, contract interpretation, and labor agreement compliance.
- Coach managers on employee relations issues, performance management, corrective action, and best practices.
- Monitor workplace trends and identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention.
- Educate leaders and employees on company policies, procedures, and employment law requirements.
- Travel regularly to facilities to provide on-site support, conduct investigations, and build strong working relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
- Investigate employee concerns, complaints, and allegations in a fair, objective, and timely manner.
- Conduct interviews with employees, supervisors, and witnesses to gather facts and assess situations.
- Analyze workplace issues and recommend practical, compliant solutions.
- Support conflict resolution efforts and facilitate productive conversations between employees and management.
- Monitor employee relations trends and proactively identify opportunities to improve workplace culture, engagement, and retention.
- Maintain accurate documentation, investigation files, and employee relations records.
Labor Relations
- Assist leaders in interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements.
- Advise management regarding labor relations practices, grievance responses, and contract compliance.
- Investigate, document, and support the resolution of employee grievances.
- Prepare reports and summaries regarding labor relations activities, trends, and outcomes.
- Support labor negotiations, mediation efforts, and arbitration preparation as needed.
- Monitor compliance with labor agreements, the National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Compliance & Investigations
- Conduct thorough and legally compliant workplace investigations.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
- Educate leaders on compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
- Partner with HR, operations, and legal resources when appropriate to address complex employment matters.
- Support audits, corrective action initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts.
Leadership Support & Workforce Engagement
- Coach and support leaders in handling employee concerns, workplace conflict, communication challenges, and performance issues.
- Build strong relationships with employees, facility leaders, HR teams, and union representatives.
- Gather feedback regarding employee morale, workplace concerns, and organizational effectiveness.
- Help implement initiatives that improve employee engagement, communication, and workplace culture.
- Support special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Organizational Leadership, or a related field preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee relations matters.
- Experience working with collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and labor relations processes.
- Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, labor regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proven ability to establish credibility, influence stakeholders, and navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across numerous locations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR-related systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare, skilled nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or related professional certification.
- Experience participating in labor negotiations, mediation, or arbitration proceedings.
Benefits & Perks
- Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive leadership culture
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven healthcare organization
Why Join Us?
As an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist, you'll play a critical role in strengthening workplace culture, supporting leaders through complex employee matters, fostering positive labor relations, and helping ensure Cascadia continues to be an employer of choice. Your work will directly impact employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and the experience of teams across multiple communities.
Apply today and become part of our mission to be a Force for Good.
Full-Time | Up to 50% Travel Required
Remote role (candidate ideally lives in Portland metro area)
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE
About Cascadia Healthcare
Cascadia Healthcare is a leading provider in the skilled nursing industry, driven by a shared commitment to service and doing good for others. With operations across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Arizona, our mission is to be a Force for Good, for our residents, our employees, and the communities we serve.
We are seeking an experienced Employee & Labor Relations Specialist to join our Cascadia Services team and support facilities across our growing organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing expertise in employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and employment law compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-focused HR professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys navigating challenging workplace situations, and is passionate about fostering positive employee experiences while supporting organizational success. The ideal candidate brings a high level of integrity, strong communication and investigative skills, labor relations expertise, and the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
This is a remote role, but our ideal candidate resides in the Portland, Oregon metro area. This role requires up to 50% travel.
About the Role
The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist partners closely with facility leadership, Human Resources, and operations teams to provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, labor relations issues, workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and compliance. This role is highly visible and requires a strong ability to build trust, navigate sensitive situations, and influence positive outcomes across multiple locations.
The successful candidate will bring integrity, sound judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative approach to resolving workplace concerns while supporting both union and non-union environments.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, misconduct allegations, harassment concerns, and other employee relations matters.
- Partner with facility leadership to resolve employee concerns and workplace conflicts.
- Support labor relations activities, including grievance administration, contract interpretation, and labor agreement compliance.
- Coach managers on employee relations issues, performance management, corrective action, and best practices.
- Monitor workplace trends and identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, morale, and retention.
- Educate leaders and employees on company policies, procedures, and employment law requirements.
- Travel regularly to facilities to provide on-site support, conduct investigations, and build strong working relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
- Investigate employee concerns, complaints, and allegations in a fair, objective, and timely manner.
- Conduct interviews with employees, supervisors, and witnesses to gather facts and assess situations.
- Analyze workplace issues and recommend practical, compliant solutions.
- Support conflict resolution efforts and facilitate productive conversations between employees and management.
- Monitor employee relations trends and proactively identify opportunities to improve workplace culture, engagement, and retention.
- Maintain accurate documentation, investigation files, and employee relations records.
Labor Relations
- Assist leaders in interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements.
- Advise management regarding labor relations practices, grievance responses, and contract compliance.
- Investigate, document, and support the resolution of employee grievances.
- Prepare reports and summaries regarding labor relations activities, trends, and outcomes.
- Support labor negotiations, mediation efforts, and arbitration preparation as needed.
- Monitor compliance with labor agreements, the National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Compliance & Investigations
- Conduct thorough and legally compliant workplace investigations.
- Ensure consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
- Educate leaders on compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
- Partner with HR, operations, and legal resources when appropriate to address complex employment matters.
- Support audits, corrective action initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts.
Leadership Support & Workforce Engagement
- Coach and support leaders in handling employee concerns, workplace conflict, communication challenges, and performance issues.
- Build strong relationships with employees, facility leaders, HR teams, and union representatives.
- Gather feedback regarding employee morale, workplace concerns, and organizational effectiveness.
- Help implement initiatives that improve employee engagement, communication, and workplace culture.
- Support special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Organizational Leadership, or a related field preferred.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee relations matters.
- Experience working with collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, and labor relations processes.
- Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, labor regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proven ability to establish credibility, influence stakeholders, and navigate difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across numerous locations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR-related systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare, skilled nursing, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or long-term care experience.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or related professional certification.
- Experience participating in labor negotiations, mediation, or arbitration proceedings.
Benefits & Perks
- Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 DOE
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive leadership culture
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven healthcare organization
Why Join Us?
As an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist, you'll play a critical role in strengthening workplace culture, supporting leaders through complex employee matters, fostering positive labor relations, and helping ensure Cascadia continues to be an employer of choice. Your work will directly impact employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and the experience of teams across multiple communities.
Apply today and become part of our mission to be a Force for Good.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote labor relations representative jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, labor relations, industrial relations, or a related field
- Experience interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements
- Knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act and applicable federal and state labor law
- Demonstrated experience representing management in grievance or arbitration proceedings
- Strong written communication skills for drafting contract language and correspondence
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms and case management or documentation tools
Tips for Your Remote Labor Relations Representative Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote labor relations representative openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sifting through general job boards.
Prove you can manage cases asynchronously
Remote employers worry about grievance timelines and documentation slipping without in-person oversight. Show specific examples of how you've tracked case progress, communicated updates in writing, and met deadlines without direct supervision.
Highlight distributed workforce experience in applications
Employers hiring remotely for this role want someone who has already worked across multiple sites, time zones, or bargaining units. Call out any experience coordinating with plant managers, regional HR, or union stewards you never met in person.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote hiring panels for labor relations roles often use written scenario exercises or structured video interviews instead of in-person case discussions. Practice explaining how you'd handle a grievance escalation or a contract interpretation dispute entirely through written communication and video calls.
Remote Labor Relations Representative Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote labor relations representative job?
Target employers with distributed workforces and existing remote HR infrastructure, such as large healthcare systems, utilities, and unionized manufacturers that have moved HR operations off-site. Remote hiring managers screen for strong written communication, the ability to manage grievance timelines without in-person check-ins, and experience navigating collective bargaining agreements independently. Candidates who show documented case outcomes and comfort with async collaboration tools stand out.
Which companies hire remote labor relations representatives?
Employers currently hiring remote labor relations representatives include New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, US Foods, and Cascadia Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The role tends to concentrate at large unionized employers, healthcare networks, government contractors, and utilities that operate across multiple states and manage labor compliance through distributed HR teams.
Can you get a remote labor relations representative job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles in labor relations are harder to land because you're expected to manage sensitive union and compliance matters with minimal oversight from day one. Your best entry points are HR generalist roles with a labor relations component at remote-first employers, or internships with unionized organizations. Showing familiarity with the National Labor Relations Act and grievance procedures can substitute for direct case experience.
Do you need a degree for remote labor relations representative jobs?
Usually, but the field weighs demonstrated expertise alongside formal credentials. A bachelor's degree in human resources, labor relations, or a related field is the common baseline, and some employers prefer a master's or law degree for complex bargaining roles. Remote employers put extra weight on concrete results, such as resolved grievances or negotiated agreements, because they can't observe your daily work directly.
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