Regional HR & Labor Relations Leader (Remote)

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Senior leadership partnership

Global company benefits

PTO & holidays

Job summary

SSP America is seeking a strategic and hands-on Regional People Leader to support airport operations across the Northeastern United States. You will partner with two Regional Vice Presidents and their leadership teams to drive people strategy, engagement, and HR processes across multi-unit airport environments.

The Regional People Leader serves as a trusted advisor to operational leadership while acting as the primary liaison for labor relations and union activity across assigned locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 8+ years of HRBP or progressive HR leadership experience.
• Union/labor relations experience required, including grievance management.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification required.
• Ability to travel ~50% within the U.S. to airport locations.
• Experience supporting multi-unit or field operations environments.
• Experience applying U.S. labor and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Vice Presidents and airport leadership teams across the Northeastern U.S.
• Serve as the primary HR business partner and labor relations expert for assigned airports.
• Lead employee relations investigations, grievance management, and resolution of complex workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. labor and employment laws, union agreements, and wage & hour regulations.
• Support recruiting strategies and workforce planning for hourly and management teams.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive initiatives that improve retention, team member experience, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with corporate HR support teams on benefits, training, compliance, and special projects.
• Partner with internal and external legal counsel on labor relations matters and agency complaints.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Labor relations

Strategic partnering

Influence senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR or SHRM-CP certification

Job description

SSP America is seeking a strategic and hands-on Regional People Leader to support airport operations across the Northeastern United States. You will partner with two Regional Vice Presidents and their leadership teams to drive people strategy, engagement, and HR processes across multi-unit airport environments.

The Regional People Leader serves as a trusted advisor to operational leadership while acting as the primary liaison for labor relations and union activity across assigned locations.