Senior Director, Labor Relations

About the role

Provides system wide strategic leadership for the development and execution of a comprehensive labor relations strategy that advances organizational objectives, workforce stability, and operational effectiveness. Serves as the organization's senior labor relations authority and thought leader, advising executive leadership on complex labor matters, collective bargaining strategy, workforce trends, and labor risk management. Leads and oversees contract negotiations on behalf of entities while engaging and partnering closely with operating unit and entity leadership to develop negotiation strategies, assess risks, and achieve favorable outcomes. Fosters a collaborative environment that drives the identification and implementation of innovative labor strategies to address critical organizational challenges. Provides strategic guidance, education, communications, and labor preparedness support to entities, promoting proactive labor relations practices, strengthening labor-management partnerships, and mitigating organizational risk.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.

Typical Experience

8 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

• Progressive labor relations experience, including significant collective bargaining responsibility and labor strategy leadership.
• Leadership experience directing professional staff, programs, or enterprise-level initiatives.
• Experience leading complex union negotiations within large, matrixed organizations.
• Expert knowledge of labor relations principles, collective bargaining, grievance administration, arbitration, labor law, and employment regulations.
• Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations, workforce transitions, and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, influence, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop enterprise-wide strategies and translate them into actionable operational plans.
• Proven ability to assess risk, solve complex problems, and lead through ambiguity.
• Strong financial, analytical, strategic planning, and project leadership capabilities.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with executive leaders, labor representatives, attorneys, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.

Schedule

• Shift: Days
• Full Time
• Days of the week: Monday - Friday
• Weekend requirements: As Needed
• Weekly hours: 40
• Employee Status: Regular
• Position Status: Exempt

Pay

• $200,096.00 to $320,153.60 / annual salary
• Emeryville Pay Range: $227,385.60 to $363,792.00 / annual salary
• The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs.

Benefits

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.