Summary:
The Opportunity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Regional Director of Labor Relations - NYC to join our Labor Relations Team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Hotel Operations teams, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.
The Role
The Regional Director of Labor Relations - NYC acts as the liaison between the Hotel Managers and the Business Agents from the Hotel Trades Council (Union). This role will focus on dispute resolution and contract interpretation. The role will report directly to the Head of Labor Relations and collaborate with Human Resources and Hotel Leadership to conduct and advise on investigations and grievances, as well as strategize on operational goals. This position will provide support for fourteen (14) Hyatt properties in New York City. Key aspects of the role include:
• Oversee the daily administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with the Union.
• Actively support managers and supervisors in the investigation of grievances with a focus on proactively resolving them internally.
• Represent the Hotel and act as the spokesperson at grievance meetings.
• Educate and guide managers and supervisors through the grievance process and on contract interpretation.
• Develop and maintain ongoing lists of management initiatives and proposals for future contract negotiations.
• Educate managers and supervisors on the effects of historical work practices as well as actions that impact work practices.
Qualifications:
Experience Required:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in a leadership role in Human Resources with an emphasis on labor relations, or in labor relations.
• Ability to travel approximately 25-50%
Experience Preferred:
• Skilled in effective, clear, and persuasive oral and written communications to individuals and groups.
• Experience in resolving conflicts and gaining cooperation among competing interest groups.
• Ability to provide leadership and counsel to managers, supervisors, and associates.
• Experience in researching complex issues and developing recommended actions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
The salary range for this position is $155,300 - $207,000. This position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work.Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate.
We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.
