Director, Labor & Employee Relations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee all labor relations and employee relations matters within the assigned region.

• The Director of Labor Relations will act as the primary spokesperson during contract negotiations, tasked with planning, negotiating, and executing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) renewals.

• Actively engages with and advises operations managers and regional leadership on a wide array of labor relations issues, including disciplinary actions and contract administration.

• Represents the Company in arbitration cases and before the National Labor Relations Board.

• Addresses union organizing activities, providing positive employee relations training and campaign assistance to managers and field HR as required.

• Prepares for and negotiates both initial and renewal labor agreements in alignment with corporate objectives.

• Utilizes and navigates Excel-based cost models during the planning and preparation for economic negotiations.

• Works with local and regional operations leadership to ensure alignment on negotiation strategies and direction.

• Drafts contract proposals and counterproposals as needed before and during negotiations.

• Concludes negotiation settlements and prepares a comprehensive Memorandum of Agreement for the parties' signatures.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with union leaders.

• Provides guidance and oversight on grievances, arbitration cases, and unfair labor practice charges.

• Develops presentations and leads informative discussions and/or training sessions with operations leaders, HR colleagues, and Labor Relations team members.

• Aids in the development and enhancement of company-wide practices, processes, and forms.

• Collaborates to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in labor relations, preferably in a multi-union environment.

• Proven track record in managing all facets of labor negotiations.

• Knowledgeable in the interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal abilities.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in driving organizational change to achieve and surpass business goals.

• Familiarity with multiemployer health and welfare and/or pension plans is a plus.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field is mandatory; an Advanced Degree, such as an MBA, JD, or Master’s in Industrial Relations, is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.