Director of HRBP — Labor Relations Strategist (Remote)

Salute Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Matching

HSA & Wellness Resources

Discounted Programs

Job summary

Salute Inc. is seeking a Director, HRBP – Labor Relations to serve as the enterprise expert on union and labor strategy across its global operations.

You will diagnose contract and grievance issues, shape enterprise-wide standards, and elevate the labor relations capability of HRBPs and leaders. This role requires expert CBA knowledge, NLRA familiarity, and a proven track record as a negotiator and advisor to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, industrial/labor relations, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive labor relations experience with expertise in CBAs.
• Lead negotiator experience across multiple CBAs, including complex bargaining.
• Expert knowledge of NLRA, labor board practice, arbitration, and multi-jurisdiction employment law.
• Experience developing labor relations training, playbooks, or capability-building programs for HR/operations professionals.
• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-state, or global unionized operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the enterprise's go-to subject matter expert on collective bargaining, contract interpretation, and union relationship strategy.
• Provide expert consultation to HRBPs, site leaders, and executives on grievance, arbitration, and contract administration questions.
• Design and lead collective bargaining negotiation strategy, serving as lead negotiator or chief strategist for the organization’s most complex contracts.
• Escalate high‑risk labor matters, including arbitration, NLRB charges, and labor board proceedings.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of NLRA and labor/employment law; translate changes into guidance.
• Author and maintain enterprise labor relations playbooks, position statements, and precedent guidance.
• Advise leadership on union organizing activity and lawful labor relations strategy across sites.
• Lead strike/contingency planning and act as expert advisor during active disputes.
• Own labor relations metrics and reporting and translate findings into enterprise strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Advisory coaching

Labor relations training

Multi-site experience

Labor law knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Labor Relations

Master's degree (preferred) in related field

Job description

Salute Inc. is seeking a Director, HRBP – Labor Relations to serve as the enterprise expert on union and labor strategy across its global operations.

You will diagnose contract and grievance issues, shape enterprise-wide standards, and elevate the labor relations capability of HRBPs and leaders. This role requires expert CBA knowledge, NLRA familiarity, and a proven track record as a negotiator and advisor to executives.