Specialist, Labor & Human Resources

Summary

Spire is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Specialist to support our Spire TN location in Nashville. This position will be responsible for developing relationships with regional leaders to assist with all areas of Human Resources, including labor relations, employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, training and development, performance management, and additional areas of need.   

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned employee group, providing generalist support across recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, training, and performance management. 
•    Interpret and administer Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs); advise leaders on contract provisions and labor-related matters. 
•    Investigate and resolve employee relations issues, including grievances, complaints, and disciplinary actions. 
•    Support labor negotiations through proposal development, wage/benefit analysis, and coordination with internal stakeholders. 
•    Maintain effective relationships with union representatives, business leaders, and HR colleagues. 
•    Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including NLRA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and EEOC regulations. 
•    Track and analyze grievance trends and labor relations metrics; prepare reports for leadership and regulatory agencies. 
•    Facilitate or deliver training on HR systems, policies, labor relations, and workplace conduct. 
•    Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent. 
•    Prepare documentation and responses for administrative claims (e.g., NLRB, EEOC). 
•    Contribute to workforce planning, talent review, and succession strategies. 
•    All other duties as assigned. 

Essential Characteristics

• Demonstrates core competencies: customer focus, results orientation, teamwork, communication, adaptability, initiative, problem-solving, and quality. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to clearly and concisely communicate across all levels and facilitate constructive dialogue between parties.   
• Leads by example with integrity, safety commitment, and respect for diversity. 
• Builds rapport across diverse teams and adapts to a fast-paced, evolving environment. 
• Exhibits resilience, stays composed under pressure and adapts quickly to shifting priorities or challenging situations 
• Balances independent work with collaborative team engagement. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree required 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred 

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience or managing in a unionized environment 
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills 
• Experience conducting investigations and managing grievance processes 
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite/2 days remote
• Work is performed in a normal office environment 
• Travel up to 10% may be required 

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.

Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.

Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected, and valued.

Posting Requirements

Spire accepts online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com

Posting requirements: The above posting description is intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Spire, Inc., and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.