Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

7 paid holidays

Up to 160 hours wellness time

Additional paid time off for bereaveme

Parental leave

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Manager of Employee & Labor Relations to lead a team of ER professionals in a remote-capable role within the transportation space. The role focuses on managing complex workplace matters, regulatory changes, and engagements with labor unions.

You will partner with legal and senior leaders, drive engagement, and strengthen compliance while guiding managers through investigations and policy implementation. Remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 8 years of progressive Employee & Labor Relations experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. labor laws, NLRA.
• Direct experience with labor unions and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with focus on confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Employee Relations professionals, providing coaching and performance management.
• Conduct sensitive investigations and handle escalated employee relations issues.
• Identify trends and implement programs to enhance employee engagement and management practices.
• Monitor external trends and regulatory changes, providing insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop rapid response plans for activism incidents.
• Advise on labor relations matters and deliver training for managers.
• Support HR compliance activities and facilitate professional development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Regulatory Knowledge

Data Analysis

Confidentiality

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Employee & Labor Relations to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space.

This role will lead employee and labor relations strategy, with a strong focus on supporting managers, resolving complex workplace issues, and strengthening employee engagement. You will oversee a team of HR professionals and partner closely with legal and senior leaders to address sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion. The position also plays an important role in labor union matters, compliance, and proactive planning around workplace risk and regulatory change.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $111,500 – $185,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Employee Relations professionals, providing coaching and performance management.
• Conduct sensitive investigations and handle escalated employee relations issues.
• Identify trends and implement programs to enhance employee engagement and management practices.
• Monitor external trends and regulatory changes, providing insights to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop rapid response plans for activism incidents.
• Advise on labor relations matters and deliver training for managers.
• Support HR compliance activities and facilitate professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8 years of progressive Employee Relations and Labor Relations experience, or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and prioritizing team deliverables.
• Strong understanding of U.S. labor laws, particularly the National Labor Relations Act.
• Direct experience with labor unions and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Proficient in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional areas and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy allowing employees to take as much paid time off as needed.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness time annually for personal or family wellness.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military service, and parental leave.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.