Hybrid Director, Labor & Employee Relations

Republic Services, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Director of Labor & Employee Relations to lead strategy that supports a positive work environment, safety, productivity, and effective communication across a large, decentralized organization.

The role involves directing campaigns, advising leaders, and coordinating with HR on labor relations initiatives. The hybrid role is based at Republic Services’ headquarters in Phoenix, AZ, with travel up to 75% and involvement in negotiations and due diligence during

Qualifications

• 10 years of labor relations or progressive human resources experience.
• Experience managing or having significant involvement in union election campaigns.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and prior involvement in the collective bargaining negotiation process.
• 3 years of people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Labor Relations professionals in developing and implementing plans that promote positive employee relations, minimize conflict, and improve employee engagement.
• Builds partnerships with people leaders and HR professionals at non-union-represented sites across the country.
• Develops and maintains labor relations education and training programs and ensures effective implementation through training and partnering with internal customers.
• Identifies locations that would benefit from a more positive environment and provides support and guidance.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

NLRA knowledge

Consultative coaching

Conflict resolution

Strategic influence

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Director of Labor & Employee Relations to lead strategy that supports a positive work environment, safety, productivity, and effective communication across a large, decentralized organization.

The role involves directing campaigns, advising leaders, and coordinating with HR on labor relations initiatives. The hybrid role is based at Republic Services’ headquarters in Phoenix, AZ, with travel up to 75% and involvement in negotiations and due diligence during