Sr Director Labor Relations

Dufry is looking for Sr Director Labor Relations in Bethesda, MD.

This local job opportunity with ID 3081929511 is live since 2025-02-20 02 : 08 : 55.

Purpose : The Senior Director of Labor Relations supports the VP of Labor Relations by developing and implementing labor strategies, managing labor relations processes, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and effectively managing union relationships.

Essential Functions :

• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and implement labor strategies and programs that address workplace disputes and promote a supportive work environment.
• Develops and applies policies and procedures, supporting the implementation of best practices for various labor relations issues.
• Administers the company's labor strategy at both company and local levels and ensures systems and processes are in place for compliance; provides guidance on dispute resolution, including negotiations, grievances, and arbitration.
• Develops and executes bargaining strategies that align with business objectives, working closely with senior Operations leadership and People & Culture.
• Leads Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, as well as the details of each CBA for effective budgeting and planning for assigned region.
• Builds and maintains relationships with national and local union organizations; sets parameters for local union interactions.
• Coordinates with Finance for CBA-related budgeting and economic considerations.
• Partners with Training & Development to create effective management strategies through training and resource development.
• Stays informed about current employment trends and regulations to maintain compliance with legal requirements; ensures that policies and procedures are updated as needed.

Reporting Relationship : The Senior Director of Labor Relations reports into the Vice President of Labor Relations.

Major Interdependencies : Legal, Operations, Finance, Marketing and Communications, Field HR, Training & Development, Total Rewards, and Business Development.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Work Environment :

Disclaimer :

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor / manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Dufry, Hudson, and HMSHost are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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