Senior Director, Labor Relations

Location: Emeryville, CA – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

About the role

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. The position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for labor relations at the organization level
• Advise executive leadership on complex labor matters and collective bargaining strategies
• Lead contract negotiations and develop negotiation strategies for favorable outcomes
• Foster a collaborative environment for identifying and implementing innovative labor strategies
• Promote proactive labor relations practices and strengthen labor-management partnerships
• Provide education and communication support to help entities prepare for labor relations challenges
• Mitigate organizational risk related to labor relations issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Human Resources or Labor Relations
• 8 years of recent relevant experience in labor relations
• Progressive labor relations experience with collective bargaining
• Expert knowledge of labor laws and grievance administration
• Strong leadership experience managing professional staff or enterprise-level initiatives
• Ability to successfully lead complex union negotiations and workforce transitions
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans
• Generous paid time off policies including holidays and vacation
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to wellness programs and support services
• Flexible schedule options as needed

Pay

$227,386 – $363,792 annually