Director, HR & Labor Relations

📋 Description

• Lead labor relations strategies; liaison between management and union reps.
• Lead collective bargaining negotiations: strategy, proposals, costing, and execution.
• Interpret and administer the CBA; advise the GM and leadership.
• Manage grievances and arbitration processes; investigations and hearings.
• Ensure consistent application of the CBA across the organization.
• Build trust-based relationships with union leadership to support productive operations.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years HR experience with labor-relations responsibility in a unionized environment.
• Direct experience leading or co-leading collective bargaining negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of labor law, grievances, arbitration, and union contracts.
• Proven ability to partner with operational leaders at plant/facility level.
• Experience building or stabilizing HR functions during organizational change.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays