Avolta

Senior Director – Labor Relations

Avolta

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Maryland • United States

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Salary

💰 $153,500 - $198,100 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Supports the VP of Labor Relations by developing and implementing labor strategies
  • Manages labor relations processes, ensuring compliance with labor laws
  • Effectively manages union relationships
  • Collaborates with senior leadership to develop programs that address workplace disputes and promote a supportive work environment
  • Develops and applies policies, supporting the implementation of best practices for various labor relations issues
  • Administers the company’s labor strategy and ensures compliance
  • Provides guidance on dispute resolution, including negotiations, grievances, and arbitration
  • Develops and executes bargaining strategies aligning with business objectives
  • Builds and maintains relationships with national and local union organizations
  • Coordinates with Finance for CBA-related budgeting and economic considerations
  • Partners with Training & Development to create effective management strategies
  • Maintains awareness of current employment trends and regulations

Requirements

  • The combination of education and professional experience must exceed 10 years
  • In a leadership role: requires 5 years of experience setting Labor Relations strategy, influencing senior level partners, managing outside labor relations consultants and law firms, and maintaining union relationships
  • In a technical role: requires 10 years first chair negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing management in grievances and resolving labor relations issues
  • A bachelor’s degree in a program related to the functional area can count for 3 of the ten-year requirement
  • An MBA, JD, or a master’s level degree in a program related to the functional area can count for an additional 2 years of the ten-year requirement
  • In the industry: 3-5 years of Hospitality, F&B and/or Retail experience
  • 5 years of experience with Unite HERE
  • Specialized Training: Training that leads to an in-depth understanding of NLRA, and state and federal employment regulations and statutes
  • Training that leads to an understanding of Canadian collective bargaining
Benefits
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, flex or sick)
  • Holiday pay
  • Meal and Transportation Benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training and exciting career growth opportunities
  • Referral program – refer a friend and earn a bonus
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Hard Skills & Tools
labor relations strategycollective bargaining agreementsnegotiationgrievance resolutionarbitrationdispute resolutionpolicy developmentcompliance with labor lawsbudgeting for CBAemployment regulations
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationrelationship managementinfluencingcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingconflict resolutionguidancesupportive work environment
Certifications
MBAJDmaster's degree in related fieldspecialized training in NLRAtraining in Canadian collective bargaining