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US Labor Relations Lead

TC Energy
United States, Texas, Houston
700 Louisiana Street (Show on map)
Jan 21, 2026
Determined, imaginative, curious-if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. The Opportunity As the Labor Relations Lead within HR Business Partnering, you will oversee labor relations across TC Energy's US operations, collaborating with business leadership, union representatives, Legal, and HR to design and implement labor strategies, advise on agreements, and provide internal guidance. This role manages labor negotiations, serves as company spokesperson, interprets collective bargaining agreements, and handles grievance investigations, partnering with Legal and business leadership to ensure compliance and mitigate risks to the business. Your approach centers on communication and problem-solving to maintain positive employee and union relations to build a trustful business relationship between company and union as well as drive ongoing improvement. What you'll do As lead negotiator, lead the company's labor negotiations and implement bargaining strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring consistent execution with leadership. Manage all collective bargaining agreements for TC Energy, serve as lead negotiator and spokesperson and advise leaders to support business goals. Interpret, apply, and administer collective bargaining agreements and relevant HR policies and practices. Develop and maintain consistent interpretations and application of labor relations policies and strategies. Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. federal and state labor and employment laws. Advise and coach leaders and HR teams on emerging labor and employee relations trends impacting the organization. Develop and implement labor relations initiatives that strengthen union relationships and oversee related programs and policies. Lead the full Company/Union negotiations process, including strategy development and delivery. Investigate grievances and represent the company in grievance hearings, effectively communicating company positions. Partner with Legal to represent the company in arbitration proceedings and prepare responses to NLRB and ULP charges. Sustain a relationship based labor relations philosophy centered on communication, problem solving, and consensus building while protecting company interests. Formulate and execute labor relations strategies and tactics, including union avoidance and petition response strategies. Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with labor laws, organizing activity, election campaigns, and NLRB matters. Review and respond to union information requests or assign responses to HR Business Partners. Maintain current knowledge of court decisions, rulings, and regulatory changes affecting employment practices. Continually assess organizational labor relations risks and deliver ongoing training to support positive employee relations and continuous improvement Minimum qualifications 10+ years of experience in Labor Relations function and Human Resources Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or other relevant discipline Labor Relations leadership experience, including experience in a labor contract negotiations Strong knowledge of human resources functions including employee relations, employee and management coaching, and mediation Demonstrated experience in exhibiting strong negotiation skills Strong interpersonal skills with ability to proactively and effectively foster good working relationships, handle high-stress or politically sensitive issues Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong reasoning skills, including the ability to interpret and apply policies in a logical, consistent, and legally supported manner Demonstrated ability to be an effective listener and observer possessing the ability to translate data/knowledge into appropriate action Demonstrated project management skills. Includes identifying needs based on business objectives, formulating a plan of action and effective execution of the plan High degree of professionalism; takes an unbiased approach when handling highly sensitive and confidential issues Competent user of computer technology with emphasis on Workday, SAP, Share Point, Microsoft Office desktop tools, research tools and electronic communications such as Outlook, Teams, etc. Ability to travel on an as needed basis to company locations outside of Houston, TX. Preferred qualifications Master's degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification About our business We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets. TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support. All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications. Learn more Visit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.