Director, Labor Relations & Negotiations

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Accident & disability

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k)

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines is seeking a Director of Labor Relations to lead strategic programs that support compliance, workforce stability, and positive employee relations at our Chicago hub.

You will advise HR and senior leadership on labor matters, oversee CBAs administration, grievance procedures, and arbitration preparation, and guide negotiation strategies to advance business objectives while upholding our values.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in labor relations, employee relations, collective bargaining, or a related HR/legal discipline.
• Demonstrated experience administering CBAs, grievance procedures, and disciplinary processes.
• Experience representing an organization in labor negotiations and dispute resolution matters.
• Strong business writing, data analysis, and reporting capabilities.
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders on labor relations and employment-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead labor relations programs and ensure compliance with organizational policies, labor agreements, and established practices.
• Represent the organization during collective bargaining negotiations, dispute resolution activities, and other labor-related proceedings.
• Administer collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and disciplinary processes to ensure consistent application across represented employee groups.
• Prepare and oversee briefs, position statements, affidavits, motions, and related correspondence in support of labor relations matters.
• Advise and counsel HR leaders and senior leadership regarding labor relations strategy, policy initiatives, and employment-related issues.
• Direct arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution activities, including planning and execution of arbitration dockets and hearing preparation.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, union representatives, legal partners, and business leaders.
• Lead the resolution of highly complex operational, organizational, and employee relations issues while providing strategic guidance that supports business objectives.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Collective bargaining

Business writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United Airlines is seeking a Director of Labor Relations to lead strategic programs that support compliance, workforce stability, and positive employee relations at our Chicago hub.

You will advise HR and senior leadership on labor matters, oversee CBAs administration, grievance procedures, and arbitration preparation, and guide negotiation strategies to advance business objectives while upholding our values.