Job Details

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a strategic Labor Relations Manager to provide executive-level leadership for labor relations across INL's Nuclear Operations, Employee Safety & Health, Safeguards & Security, and Facilities & Site Services organizations. This role serves as INL's chief labor relations strategist and spokesperson, responsible for developing comprehensive labor relations strategies that align with laboratory objectives while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and execute INL's comprehensive labor relations strategy in alignment with laboratory strategic objectives
• Lead negotiations for six collective bargaining agreements, serving as chief spokesperson and negotiator
• Create and maintain strike contingency plans to ensure continuity of critical laboratory operations

• Provide executive counsel to the Laboratory Director and Associate Laboratory Directors on all labor relations matters.

  External Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strategic partnerships with DOE headquarters, DOE-ID, INL Senior Leadership, and senior leadership of bargaining units
• Foster collaborative relationships with NLRB, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services, and Department of Labor
• Serve as INL's Davis Bacon Act Chair, ensuring compliance across all applicable projects

• Participate actively in Battelle Communities of Practice to leverage best practices and address DOE-wide labor relations challenges
  

  Operational Excellence
  

• Oversee comprehensive grievance and arbitration processes, working closely with Legal on complex cases
• Ensure strict confidentiality protocols for all sensitive employee information and compensation data
• Provide day-to-day guidance on labor relations matters affecting represented employees as well as guidance to line management regarding the execution of bargaining agreements.

• Lead and develop the Labor Relations team to build organizational capability
  

  Compliance & Risk Management
  

• Demonstrate expert knowledge of National Labor Relations Act and Davis Bacon Act requirements
• Monitor evolving labor law landscape and implement necessary policy adjustments
• Coordinate internal and external labor relations services to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in human resources management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field with 7+ years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related relations experience OR 15+ years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Related experience includes:
  • Proven track record negotiating complex collective bargaining agreements in multi-union environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing labor relations in organizations with complex CBAs
  • Strong leadership experience with small to medium-sized teams

Preferred Requirements:

• Federal contractor or government agency labor relations experience
• Experience in scientific, technical, or research environments
• Knowledge of federal procurement and contracting labor requirements
• Professional certifications in labor relations or human resources (PHR, SPHR, etc.)
• Experience with arbitration and labor litigation processes

Job Information:

• The target pay range for this position is $165,026 - $240,150 annually. The full pay range is $124,848 - $324,600. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.

Primary Location: United States Job: Management Organization: Human Resources (Kxxx) Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Posting: Sep 8, 2025, 9:46:28 PM Unposting Date: Oct 9, 2025, 5:59:00 AM RELOCATION: Position Relocation Eligible TELEWORK: On-Site Worker