Explore Director, Labor Relations opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors in this field guide labor strategy, advise senior leaders, and build productive relationships with unions and employees. Browse roles across industries and discover positions that match your leadership experience and career goals.
A Director of Labor Relations develops and leads an organization’s approach to union relationships, collective bargaining, and workplace issues. The role may include negotiating labor agreements, advising executives and HR teams, resolving disputes, overseeing contract administration, and ensuring labor practices comply with applicable laws and policies. Directors often manage labor relations teams and collaborate with legal, operations, and human resources leaders.
Employers commonly seek substantial labor relations experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex workplace matters. Knowledge of collective bargaining, employment and labor regulations, grievance procedures, dispute resolution, and organizational change can be valuable. Many director-level roles also call for people leadership, strategic planning, and experience advising senior stakeholders.
Director, Labor Relations roles may be available in sectors with large or unionized workforces, including healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, education, and government-related organizations. Responsibilities and requirements vary by employer, workforce, and location. Use Ladders to explore current $100K+ opportunities and compare roles based on their scope, industry, and qualifications.
Search vetted professional openings, review job requirements, and identify opportunities suited to your background. Whether you specialize in collective bargaining, labor strategy, or employee relations, Ladders can help you take the next step toward a senior labor relations role.
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What does a Director of Labor Relations do?
A Director of Labor Relations leads an organization’s labor strategy and union relationships. Duties may include collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance resolution, compliance, and advising executives and HR leaders.
What qualifications are common for Director, Labor Relations jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often look for significant labor relations experience, negotiation and communication skills, knowledge of collective bargaining and relevant regulations, and a record of advising leaders or managing teams.
Which industries hire Directors of Labor Relations?
These roles can be found in industries with large or unionized workforces, such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, education, and government-related organizations.
How much do Director, Labor Relations jobs pay?
Compensation depends on factors such as employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary details.
Where can I find Director, Labor Relations jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Director, Labor Relations listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.