Position Title:  Sr. Manager Labor Relations

Senior Manager, Labor Relations – Owensboro, KY

Be a part of a revolutionary change! 

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.  

The Senior Manager Labor Relations plays a critical role in supporting company’s business growth by building and execution of the U.S. national Labor Relations strategy. This role is accountable for managing and enhancing the organization’s relationship with labor unions and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labor laws, as well as developing organizational capability in Labor Relations across the U.S., to foster a high-performance, employee-centric culture. This position serves as a strategic advisor to leadership and People & Culture partners on labor relations matters, including negotiations, grievance handling, and contract interpretation.

Your ‘day to day’:
Strategic Labor Relations Leadership

• Develop and implement national labor relations strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with union representatives and labor counsel, fostering constructive and collaborative relationships.
• Lead collective bargaining negotiations and contract renewals across multiple unions and locations, including strategy development, proposal drafting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support organizational change initiatives with a labor relations lens to mitigate risk and ensure alignment with union agreements.

Union & Employee Relations

• Provide guidance and support to site Leadership and People & Culture teams on grievance handling, arbitration, and disciplinary actions.
• Monitor and address labor trends, union activities, and employee sentiment, to identify risks and recommend proactive strategies.
• Promote positive employee relations and proactive engagement strategies.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws (e.g., NLRA, FMLA, FLSA).
• Conduct internal audits and investigations related to labor practices, resolve complex grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with CBAs and legal requirements.
• Mitigate labor-related risks through training, policy development, and early intervention.

Collaboration & Influence

• Partner with business functions, Legal, and People & Culture leadership to align labor strategies with business goals.
• Provide systemic training, coach and develop People & Culture and operational leaders on labor relations best practices and CBA’s application.
• Represent the company in labor-related arbitration, mediation, and legal proceedings and regulatory matters.

Who we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or a related field (Master’s or JD preferred).
• Minimum of 7- 10 years of progressive experience in labor relations, including direct experience with union negotiations and grievance handling, in a large-scale manufacturing environment in the U.S.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining processes, and dispute resolution techniques.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% nationally.

What’s ‘nice to have:

• Experience in the CPG industry or similar fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Certification in Labor Relations or HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
• Experience with HRIS and case management systems.
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities (if relevant to workforce).

 What we offer  

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!  
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace. 
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.  

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.