Labor Relations Director

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is partnering with a large organization to hire a Labor Relations Director. This highly visible leadership role owns labor relations strategy across a large, multi-location workforce and serves as a key resource to executive leadership, operations, HR, and legal teams.

The role requires 10+ years in labor relations, construction experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills to guide union discussions and ensure contract compliance nationwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of labor relations experience.
• Construction Experience
• Recent experience supporting union environments strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, grievances, arbitration, and contract compliance
• Proven ability to build relationships with union representatives and senior business leaders
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Executive presence with the ability to influence across multiple levels of an organization
• Experience supporting multiple markets, territories, or collective bargaining agreements preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree or JD is a plus
• Ability to travel nationwide as business needs require

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to leader for union and labor relations across the organization’s national footprint
• Take the lead on union negotiations and contract discussions, helping the business navigate agreements effectively
• Work through grievances, arbitrations and other labor challenges, partnering with the right internal resources to reach resolution
• Develop strong, proactive relationships with union leaders, field leadership and key business partners
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives on labor trends, potential risks, compliance and overall strategy
• Collaborate closely with Legal, HR, Payroll and Operations to make sure labor agreements are understood and consistently applied
• Help establish the labor approach and build relationships as the company enters and grows in new markets
• Coach and educate leaders so they are better equipped to handle union-related situations and employee issues
• Maintain a visible presence in the field by visiting projects, attending industry and union meetings, and participating in negotiations across the country

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Executive presence

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or advanced degree

Job description

Kansas City, MO | Direct Hire

Morgan Hunter is partnering with a large, nationally recognized organization to hire a Labor Relations Director. This highly visible leadership role will own labor relations strategy across a large, multi-location workforce and serve as a key resource to executive leadership, operations, HR, and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to leader for union and labor relations across the organization’s national footprint
• Take the lead on union negotiations and contract discussions, helping the business navigate agreements effectively
• Work through grievances, arbitrations and other labor challenges, partnering with the right internal resources to reach resolution
• Develop strong, proactive relationships with union leaders, field leadership and key business partners
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives on labor trends, potential risks, compliance and overall strategy
• Collaborate closely with Legal, HR, Payroll and Operations to make sure labor agreements are understood and consistently applied
• Help establish the labor approach and build relationships as the company enters and grows in new markets
• Coach and educate leaders so they are better equipped to handle union-related situations and employee issues
• Maintain a visible presence in the field by visiting projects, attending industry and union meetings, and participating in negotiations across the country

Qualifications

• 10+ years of labor relations experience
• Construction Experience
• Recent experience supporting union environments strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, grievances, arbitration, and contract compliance
• Proven ability to build relationships with union representatives and senior business leaders
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Executive presence with the ability to influence across multiple levels of an organization
• Experience supporting multiple markets, territories, or collective bargaining agreements preferredBachelor’s degree preferred;advanced degree or JD is a plus
• Ability to travel nationwide as business needs require

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Keywords: Labor Relations, Labor Relations Director, Union Relations, Human Resources, HR