Labor Relations Specialists
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 884 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 93% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
AI could do much of this on its own
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
If you're thinking about a change, these are jobs your experience already fits—related work you could move into. Pick your area to see local options.
See related jobs in
The closest matches by the skills they use—each has projected openings in New York State, pays within reach of your job now, and is no more exposed to AI than your job. Each card shows what the move would take.
Chief Executives
Very similar work+157% pay1,033 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 157% more—$262,311 vs your $102,187 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
- Oral Expression
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Oral Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
New skills to build
- Sales and Marketing
- Administration and Management
- Management of Financial Resources
- Customer and Personal Service
- Management of Material Resources
Human Resources Managers
Similar work+76% pay1,714 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 76% more—$179,615 vs your $102,187 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Written Comprehension
New skills to build
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
- Management of Financial Resources
- Administration and Management
Compensation and Benefits Managers
Similar work+75% pay140 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 75% more—$178,564 vs your $102,187 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with 5 years or more of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Written Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Active Listening
New skills to build
- Customer and Personal Service
- Management of Financial Resources
- Administration and Management
- Operations Analysis
- Economics and Accounting
Lawyers
Similar work+109% pay3,912 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 109% more—$213,674 vs your $102,187 here.
What the move takes
A step up—usually requires a doctoral or professional degree.
Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Writing
New skills to build
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Speech Clarity
- Critical Thinking
Managers, All Other
Similar work+66% pay5,092 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 66% more—$170,007 vs your $102,187 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
New skills to build
- Engineering and Technology
- Design
- Mechanical
- Administration and Management
- Biology
Management Analysts
Similar work+12% pay9,427 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 12% more—$114,128 vs your $102,187 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
New skills to build
- Sales and Marketing
- Customer and Personal Service
- Operations Analysis
- Administration and Management
- English Language
Social and Community Service Managers
Somewhat similar workslightly less pay2,105 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays slightly less—$97,590 vs your $102,187 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.
Getting ready typically takes two to four years.
Skills you already have
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Written Comprehension
New skills to build
- Customer and Personal Service
- Therapy and Counseling
- Psychology
- Education and Training
- Management of Personnel Resources
Administrative Services Managers
Somewhat similar work+42% pay1,531 openings/yrLess exposed than your job nowPays about 42% more—$144,667 vs your $102,187 here.
What the move takes
Usually requires a bachelor's degree, with less than 5 years of experience.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Reading Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Active Listening
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
New skills to build
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
- Management of Material Resources
- Time Management