Vice President - People Risk & Labor Strategy

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute company-wide approaches related to workforce relations, leadership support, and organizational effectiveness
• Advise senior executives on sensitive employee matters, operational risk, and workforce planning considerations
• Establish practical frameworks that promote consistency, accountability, and strong leadership practices across multiple locations
• Direct labor strategy and provide oversight for negotiations, contract administration, and dispute resolution activities
• Guide leadership teams through complex labor-related situations while balancing operational priorities and long-term workforce stability
• Support proactive relationship management with represented employee groups and external stakeholders
• Oversee high-level employee relations matters, including investigations, workplace concerns, corrective action, and escalated leadership issues
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure employment practices remain compliant, fair, and aligned with organizational standards
• Identify trends and recurring issues that may impact retention, morale, or operational performance
• Coach and support senior leaders through organizational change, workforce challenges, and complex people situations
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and serve as a trusted advisor across the enterprise
• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on workforce relations and organizational support

Requirements

• Essential: Bachelor's degree required
• 15+ years of senior-level experience within labor relations, employee relations, workforce strategy, or human resources leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing complex workforce environments across multiple locations or business units
• Strong background in labor negotiations, workforce risk management, and employment-related investigations
• Deep understanding of employment legislation and labor practices
• Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to influence at executive levels
• Prioritized: Graduate degree or advanced professional certification
• Preferred: Experience supporting large-scale operational organizations
• Experience leading workforce initiatives in unionized environments
• Experience building scalable employee relations frameworks and leadership capability programs

Benefits

• This position offers a comprehensive executive compensation package, including:
• Base salary range: $160,000 to $280,000 (depending on experience)
• Annual incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Additional long-term growth opportunities within the organization