Director of Labor Relations

About the role

Delaware North is hiring a full-time Director of Labor Relations to join our team at our global headquarters in Buffalo, New York. As the Director of Labor Relations, you will be responsible for supporting a proactive, business-focused labor strategy across the organization. Due to the travel required for this position, we are open to candidates on a remote basis. If you are looking for a role that offers the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, shape strategies, and drive innovation in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career with Delaware North.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with human resources, operations, legal, and senior leadership to support consistent labor practices, strengthen manager capability, and promote effective relationships with union partners and team members
• Support the development and execution of labor relations strategies that align with business priorities, operational needs, and collective bargaining obligations
• Assist with collective bargaining preparation, contract interpretation, grievance handling, arbitration preparation, and labor-management meetings
• Partner cross-functionally to assess labor risk, resolve workplace issues, and ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements and company policies
• Provide guidance to field leaders and business partners on labor relations fundamentals, including contract obligations, documentation, issue prevention, and manager coaching
• Conduct research, prepare materials, track action items, and support follow-through related to negotiations, griev