Senior Manager Labor Relations
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Labor Relations serves as a key leader within the Labor Relations function, partnering with the Senior Director to develop, execute, and sustain the company's labor relations strategy. This role operates with a high degree of independence, acting as the primary deputy to the Senior Director while leading complex labor matters. The position involves representing the company in collective bargaining negotiations, labor campaigns, and union engagement with significant decision-making authority.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute enterprise labor relations strategy
- Lead collective bargaining negotiations as company representative
- Oversee grievance, arbitration, and compliance processes
- Lead labor campaigns and union organizing initiatives
- Provide analytical insights on labor trends
Required Skills
- 5+ years of progressive labor relations experience
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Executive presence and professional judgment
- Experience with labor campaigns and collective bargaining
Job Details
Job Responsibilities:
LABOR RELATIONS STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP
• Partner with the Senior Director of Labor Relations to develop and execute enterprise labor relations strategy.
• Identify and recommend critical labor relations priorities and proactively address emerging risks.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING & UNION ENGAGEMENT
• Represent the company at the bargaining table, including serving as lead or co-lead negotiator.
• Speak on behalf of the company during negotiations and labor-management meetings.
DEPUTY / BACKUP TO SENIOR DIRECTOR
• Serve as designated backup to the Senior Director of Labor Relations.
• Independently lead labor initiatives and partner with external labor counsel.
LABOR CAMPAIGNS & ORGANIZING ACTIVITY
• Lead or co-lead labor campaigns and work with external consultants.
GRIEVANCE, ARBITRATION & COMPLIANCE
• Oversee the grievance and arbitration process.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
ANALYTICS & LABOR INTELLIGENCE
• Analyze internal and external labor trends and provide actionable insights.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & BEST PRACTICES
• Design and implement scalable labor relations processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field
• 5 years or more of progressive labor relations experience
Additional Job Standards:
• Travel up to 50% of the time
• Remote office
• Experience leading collective bargaining negotiations
• Experience partnering with external labor counsel
• Experience with labor campaigns or union organizing
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Executive Presence & Professional Judgment
• Influence Without Authority
• Decisive Problem Solving
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management