Director Labor Relations
Core
Strategic advisor to business and manufacturing leaders shaping labor relations strategies, leading collective bargaining, and fostering productive relationships with union leadership and plant teams.
Role type
Director, Labor Relations (Strategic IC)
Builds
Enterprise labor relations strategy, collective bargaining agreements, and union-free environments where applicable.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial / Unionized environments
Required skills
Collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance management, arbitration, labor law expertise (NLRA, FMLA, WARN), workforce planning, financial acumen, strategic thinking, negotiation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Experience in organizational transformation, acquisitions, divestitures, automation, and facility changes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise labor relations strategy; lead collective bargaining strategies and serve as chief spokesperson during negotiations; oversee contract administration and dispute resolution; drive employee engagement and retention strategies; coach senior leaders on labor challenges; partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations on workforce solutions.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership