Job Description
Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has a need for an Interim Labor Attorney or Labor Relations Legal Professional for the next 6 months with possible extensions at additional locations.
Overview
We are seeking a seasoned labor attorney or labor relations legal professional to support a manufacturing organization undergoing a significant operational and cultural transformation. This role is critical to helping the company transition from a piece rate to a flat rate compensation system, improve performance management practices, and prepare for an upcoming union contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will be a strong, fair, and approachable leader who can work closely with plant supervisors and employees to drive change on the ground.
About the Company
Our client is a global manufacturer of power technology with plants across the globe. The organization is committed to improving operational efficiency, product quality, and workplace culture. With a unionized workforce and a complex labor environment, the company is looking for a hands-on expert to help lead a pivotal shift in how work is structured and managed.
Experience (Required)
- Proven experience interpreting and applying labor contract language
- Background in labor relations, employment law, or HR with a focus on union environments
- Experience working in or with manufacturing plants
- Demonstrated ability to train supervisors on performance management processes
- Comfortable working across multiple shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to deliver “tough love” with empathy
Additional “Nice to Have” Experience
- Experience transitioning organizations from piece rate to flat rate compensation systems
- Prior work in union contract negotiations or labor strategy
- Experience developing performance management playbooks or training materials
- Familiarity with cultural change initiatives in industrial settings
- Ability to navigate resistance and build trust with frontline employees
Location
- Remote role with requirement to travel twice over the first 6 weeks to the plant site in Missouri and periodic visits thereafter
- On-site portion is in St. Joseph, Missouri
- Potential for extension at additional locations after the initial 6 months.
- Travel and hotel covered by company
Responsibilities
- Serve as an on-site labor relations advisor during a critical transition period
- Support the implementation of a flat rate pay system
- Train supervisors on how to manage performance using contract provisions
- Help identify and address underperformance using existing contract language
- Collaborate with plant leadership to improve discipline and accountability
- Engage with employees across all shifts to build understanding and buy-in
- Assist in developing a performance management process or playbook
- Provide ongoing support through a mix of on-site and remote work
Qualifications
- Ability to work 40 hours/week initially, then scale to 20–30 hours/week
- Flexibility to work across shifts (1st: mid-day, 2nd: early evening, 3rd: 11 PM–7 AM)
- Willingness to wear safety equipment when on the plant floor
- Comfortable with a dynamic, evolving work environment
- Laptop provided
Pay Rate: $110-$140
Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
Job ID: 223740
Job Tags
Price work, Contract work, Interim role, Remote job, Shift work, Afternoon shift, All shifts,