What is a labor relations consultant?

Career: Labor Relations Consultant

A labor relations consultant mediates the contracts and disputes between company management and employees. As a labor relations consultant, you advise management on labor policies and inform employees of labor union resources. You may also investigate grievances regarding potentially unfair labor practices. You must have experience in human resources, economics, management, and labor law and strong negotiation and collaboration skills. In some cases, labor relations consultants advance to labor relations specialists and HR managers.