US Labor Relations Lead

Overview

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these describe you, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

As the Labor Relations Lead within HR Business Partnering, you will oversee labor relations across TC Energy's US operations, collaborating with business leadership, union representatives, Legal, and HR to design and implement labor strategies, advise on agreements, and provide internal guidance. This role manages labor negotiations, serves as company spokesperson, interprets collective bargaining agreements, and handles grievance investigations, partnering with Legal and business leadership to ensure compliance and mitigate risks to the business.

Your approach centers on communication and problem-solving to maintain positive employee and union relations and to build a trustful business relationship between company and union while driving ongoing improvement.

• Lead the company’s labor negotiations and implement bargaining strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring consistent execution with leadership.
• Manage all collective bargaining agreements; serve as lead negotiator and spokesperson; advise leaders to support business goals.
• Interpret, apply, and administer collective bargaining agreements and relevant HR policies and practices.
• Develop and maintain consistent interpretations and applications of labor relations policies and strategies.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on U.S. federal and state labor and employment laws.
• Advise and coach leaders and HR teams on emerging labor and employee relations trends impacting the organization.
• Develop and implement labor relations initiatives that strengthen union relationships and oversee related programs and policies.
• Lead the full Company/Union negotiations process, including strategy development and delivery.
• Investigate grievances and represent the company in grievance hearings, effectively communicating company positions.
• Partner with Legal to represent the company in arbitration proceedings and prepare responses to NLRB and ULP charges.
• Sustain a relationship-based labor relations philosophy centered on communication, problem solving, and consensus building while protecting company interests.
• Formulate and execute labor relations strategies and tactics, including union avoidance and petition response strategies.
• Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with labor laws, organizing activity, election campaigns, and NLRB matters.
• Review and respond to union information requests or assign responses to HR Business Partners.
• Maintain current knowledge of court decisions, rulings, and regulatory changes affecting employment practices.
• Continuously assess organizational labor relations risks and deliver ongoing training to support positive employee relations and continuous improvement.

• 10+ years of experience in Labor Relations and Human Resources
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or other relevant discipline
• Labor Relations leadership experience, including experience in labor contract negotiations
• Strong knowledge of human resources functions including employee relations, coaching, and mediation
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to proactively foster good working relationships and handle high-stress or politically sensitive issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong reasoning skills, including the ability to interpret and apply policies in a logical, consistent, and legally supported manner
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective listener and observer, translating data into appropriate action
• Demonstrated project management skills, including needs assessment, planning, and effective execution
• High degree of professionalism; unbiased approach when handling highly sensitive and confidential issues
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