Executive Director, Employee and Labor Relations

This role will advance people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive labor relations strategies with executive teams
• Serve as HR liaison during collective bargaining and arbitration processes
• Resolve complex employee relations escalations in compliance with relevant laws
• Lead and develop a high-performing Employee and Labor Relations team
• Oversee administration of disability-related workplace accommodations
• Create guidelines and training materials for HR processes using data-driven metrics
• Collaborate with HR partners to address workplace environment issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's or JD preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Employee & Labor Relations, including 2 years in a senior leadership role
• Extensive experience in collective bargaining and complex investigations in a diverse, unionized setting
• Strong understanding of US employment laws and legal reasoning skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance benefits
• Generous paid time off and leave policies
• Retirement savings plans with employer contribution options
• Educational benefits including tuition assistance

Pay

$141,581 – $205,269 annually

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available