Sr. Mgr, Labor Relations (Onsite - Rockford, IL)

Date Posted:

2025-11-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Sr. Mgr, Labor Relations (individual contributor) supports the labor relations function of a multi business unit aerospace manufacturing site of approximately 350+ represented United Auto Workers (UAW) employees. This role is located in Rockford, IL, and is part of the Power & Controls business unit. This is a great opportunity to be part of dynamic and high-performing team while working in an exciting industry.

This role will be worked onsite in Rockford, IL.  Typically 4 days a week onsite, and 1 day remote pending business needs.

What You Will Do:

• Labor Agreement Administration: Oversee the implementation and administration of collective bargaining agreements. Interpret contract language and provide guidance to management and employees.

• Negotiation: Lead or participate in contract negotiations with labor unions. Contribute to negotiation strategies and ensure alignment with company goals and policies.

• Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve grievances, labor disputes, and other employee relations issues. Oversee and conduct investigations to ensure solutions are in accordance with company policies and contract requirements while mitigating risk.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations. Stay informed about legal updates and trends that may impact labor relations.

• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice to management on labor relations practices.

• Training and Development: Coordinate and conduct training sessions for management and employees on labor relations topics, including contract administration, dispute resolution, and compliance.

• Performance management: Advise Leaders on positive employee relations including performance and behavioral management

• Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with union representatives, leaders, HR business partner and other stakeholders to promote a collaborative and positive work environment.

• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of labor relations activities and prepare reports for management. Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with legal requirements.

• Strategic vision: Owns functional execution of labor relations strategy

• Embody, influence and drive the Collins/ RTX culture through positive employee relations

• Travel 5%

What You Will Learn:

• Contribute to the aerospace industry’s advancement working alongside the brightest innovators

• Learn exemplary leadership skills working with a world class team and robust learning & development opportunities

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience

• Progressive experience in advising through labor relations matters

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Industry Experience: Experience in advising in a manufacturing or similar setting

• Process Improvement: Demonstrated experience improving processes for greater efficiency and organizational effectiveness

• Leadership Influence: Proven ability to influence and coach leaders at various levels of the organization.

• Proactivity: Self-starter with demonstrated initiative and independent judgment who collaborates effectively for success.

• Agility: Highly adaptable and agile, with the ability to manage and influence complex and evolving priorities in a time-sensitive, dynamic environment.

• Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills and experience drawing appropriate conclusions from data to inform decision-making.

• Local Labor Law Knowledge: Familiarity with federal, state and local labor laws and regulations.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

• And more!  

Eligible for Relocation to Rockford, IL.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 124,000 USD - 250,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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