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Labor Relations Specialist

Mondelez International

Richmond, VAFull-time$97–134K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$97–134K/yr
Location
Richmond, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Labor Relations Specialist provides Human Resources support focused on employee and labor relations, advising employees and People Leaders and partnering with union representatives. The role handles investigations, contract administration and grievances, develops labor relations processes, and collaborates on training. It supports leaders and colleagues across shifts and requires experience in a unionized facility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsHuman ResourcesCommunicationProblem SolvingContinuous ImprovementFacilitationPresentationInfluencingVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Human Resources or Related Field5+ Years Relevant ExperienceUnionized Facility ExperienceConsumer Product or Manufacturing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Full time

R-180168

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

Our employees are key ingredients to our success, and you will help deliver high-quality Human Resources Generalist capabilities, primarily focused on Employee Relations and Labor Relations disciplines. To accomplish this, you will provide support to People Leaders and the Human Resources function generally.

How you will contribute

You will:

  • Be the key point of contact for HR support and guidance for employees and People Leaders on the off shifts

  • Build proactive relationships with our People Leaders and Union partners to facilitate the efficient handling of employee relations and labor relations matters

  • Ensure the timely and thorough handling of investigations within CBA guidelines

  • Partner with leaders at all levels to build Labor Relations processes and capabilities to deliver business objectives

  • Devise and direct positive Employee Relations activities with a focus on building a High Performing Organization

  • Provide day-to-day advice and support to the business on contract administration issues and grievances, lead investigations and partner in developing and managing processes related to the Union Contract

  • Collaborating on developing and delivering training to build Labor Relations capabilities

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge of:

  • Relevant Human Resources disciplines, with a concentration on Employee Relations, and Labor Relations in a unionized environment

  • Ability to relate to and communicate with all levels of Leadership and Union Representatives

  • Drive for Results, Customer Service orientation and Care for people

  • Problem solving ability and agility to navigate through challenging Employee Relations and Labor Relations situations

  • Continuous improvement mindset to drive relevant changes

Qualifications

  • Able to support a work schedule that supports 3 rd and 1 st shift overlap (example hours: 1 am - 9 am)

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in Human Resources or related field

  • 5 or more years of relevant experience in employee relations and labor relations experience or human resources experience

  • Experience in a Consumer Product Group or Manufacturing environment is highly preferred

  • Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

  • Experience in a unionized facility required

  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to relate cross-functionally within the plant and organization

  • The position requires strong influencing skills as much of the in-role success will be through partnership with others

  • A “boots on the ground” approach to engagement with Core (hourly) and Support (salaried) colleagues

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

HR Strategy

Human Resources

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

How this job compares

Set against the 647 open Employee Relations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$97–134K/yr
  • US median$82–115K/yr341 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $116K, is 22% above the US median midpoint ($95K) — in the middle half of Employee Relations salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Employee Relations jobs in Virginia and 647 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Employee Relations postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (525 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 211 of the 647 open Employee Relations jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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