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Director of Labor & Employee Relations
2025-09-24
2026-01-16
Department: Human Resources
Job Number: 6844
Pay Rate: $90000-105000
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description
Our client, a reputable organization dedicated to fostering a positive and compliant work environment, is hiring a Director of Labor & Employee Relations. This pivotal leadership role offers the opportunity to shape employee and union relations within a dynamic, fast-paced setting, ensuring organizational stability and fostering effective communication across teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, providing timely and effective support to managers and staff.
- Ensure resolution of employee concerns and conflicts, leveraging thorough understanding of collective bargaining agreements and labor laws.
- Counsel and guide management on disciplinary actions, terminations, and union interactions, in compliance with legal standards and union contracts.
- Work closely with 3 unions, managing timelines and negotiations related to collective bargaining agreements.
- Collaborate with internal legal teams to navigate complex employment and union laws, minimizing organizational risk.
- Contribute to training initiatives and stay current on HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Support flexible work arrangements, including occasional site visits and travel within New York, with the ability to work from home when not on-site.
Requirements
- Extensive HR experience with a strong background in employee and union relations.
- Proven ability to work effectively with unionized employees, including knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and union negotiations.
- Experience in counseling, disciplinary processes, and terminations in union environments.
- Critical thinking and decisive decision-making skills, with the ability to remain agile under pressure.
- Resourceful and thorough, capable of managing urgent issues efficiently.
- Legal experience related to employment law is highly desirable.
- Must reside in New York and be flexible to travel to various sites as needed.
- Prior experience working with unions, understanding their timelines and constraints, is crucial.
- SHRM certification is a plus, with a willingness to stay current on HR regulations and laws.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid work environment supporting work from home and on-site engagement.
- Opportunity to influence organizational culture and employee satisfaction.
- Collaborative and supportive legal and HR teams.
- Professional development opportunities, including potential certifications and training initiatives.
If you are an experienced, dependable, and resourceful HR professional with a passion for navigating complex union environments, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career. Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and impact—your expertise can make a real difference.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Valerie Swatz
Director, Healthcare Recruitment
Valerie Swatz has strong leadership experience in staffing, recruiting, and business development. She is known for her ability to build relationships.
Learn more about Valerie, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography
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Director of Labor & Employee Relations
Job Description
Our client, a reputable organization dedicated to fostering a positive and compliant work environment, is hiring a Director of Labor & Employee Relations. This pivotal leadership role offers the opportunity to shape employee and union relations within a dynamic, fast-paced setting, ensuring organizational stability and fostering effective communication across teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, providing timely and effective support to managers and staff.
- Ensure resolution of employee concerns and conflicts, leveraging thorough understanding of collective bargaining agreements and labor laws.
- Counsel and guide management on disciplinary actions, terminations, and union interactions, in compliance with legal standards and union contracts.
- Work closely with 3 unions, managing timelines and negotiations related to collective bargaining agreements.
- Collaborate with internal legal teams to navigate complex employment and union laws, minimizing organizational risk.
- Contribute to training initiatives and stay current on HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Support flexible work arrangements, including occasional site visits and travel within New York, with the ability to work from home when not on-site.
Requirements
- Extensive HR experience with a strong background in employee and union relations.
- Proven ability to work effectively with unionized employees, including knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and union negotiations.
- Experience in counseling, disciplinary processes, and terminations in union environments.
- Critical thinking and decisive decision-making skills, with the ability to remain agile under pressure.
- Resourceful and thorough, capable of managing urgent issues efficiently.
- Legal experience related to employment law is highly desirable.
- Must reside in New York and be flexible to travel to various sites as needed.
- Prior experience working with unions, understanding their timelines and constraints, is crucial.
- SHRM certification is a plus, with a willingness to stay current on HR regulations and laws.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Hybrid work environment supporting work from home and on-site engagement.
- Opportunity to influence organizational culture and employee satisfaction.
- Collaborative and supportive legal and HR teams.
- Professional development opportunities, including potential certifications and training initiatives.
If you are an experienced, dependable, and resourceful HR professional with a passion for navigating complex union environments, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career. Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and impact—your expertise can make a real difference.
Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information.
#LI-VS1
Meet Your Recruiter
Valerie Swatz
Director, Healthcare Recruitment
Valerie Swatz has strong leadership experience in staffing, recruiting, and business development. She is known for her ability to build relationships.
Learn more about Valerie, Tal Healthcare Employee Biography