Director, Labor Relations Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Labor Relations Do?

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.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Director, Labor Relations Jobs on Ladders

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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$135K *

Optimize government relations campaigns by strategizing and coordinating efforts across federal, state, and local levels. Drive legislative agendas and enhance collaboration to empower working people...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dedicated team to ensure exceptional resident care, manage budgets, and maintain a safe environment. Drive recruitment and staff development while overseeing compliance with regulatory standard...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $150K *

Deliver a strategic employee relations function that supports 40K+ employees, fostering an inclusive and fair work environment while ensuring compliance with HR policies and laws, enhancing overall em...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading HR strategies for a dynamic growth business unit. Drive talent development, employee engagement, and compliance while fostering a collaborative environment. Manage complex...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic HR leader, driving operational excellence and enhancing employee experience. Oversee HR functions, foster engagement, and ensure compliance while developing talent a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful personnel management within a leading environmental agency. Oversee HR functions, budget management, and compliance while collaborating across departments to enhance employee services...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$113K - $156K *

Unlock potential by providing expert labor relations consultation, guiding management in collective bargaining and ensuring compliance with agreements. Engage with diverse stakeholders to resolve disp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $135K *

Join us in strengthening a positive and compliant workplace for over 1,100 staff members. Lead employee relations initiatives, manage conflicts, and coach leaders to foster a thriving organizational c...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Champion HR strategy by overseeing operations, payroll, benefits, and talent acquisition. Engage with leadership to enhance employee experience and ensure compliance across all HR functions while mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing labor relations strategies while serving as the primary contact for union matters to promote positive labor relations and resolve disputes effectively an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Support strategic HR initiatives by partnering with leadership to enhance employee engagement, drive performance, and implement effective HR solutions in a dynamic environment. Foster a high-performan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$247K - $309K *

Champion strategic labor relations, oversee negotiations, and provide expert guidance to senior executives while fostering collaborative relationships with labor representatives to achieve effective a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform strategic direction as you lead operational excellence and drive growth for an ADR business. Cultivate high-performing teams, enhance client relationships, and innovate processes to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Oversee the labor relations function, representing the district in negotiations and implementing employee relations policies to foster a collaborative work environment and ensure compliance with regul...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading employee and labor relations strategies across Mexico and the Dominican Republic, partnering with leaders to foster positive work environments and ensure compliance with la...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion employee and labor relations strategy across Mexico and the Dominican Republic, partnering with leaders to enhance compliance, mitigate risks, and drive organizational effectiveness while fos...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in employee and labor relations strategy across Mexico and the Dominican Republic, partnering with business leaders to foster positive relations, ensure compliance, and enhance organiz...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive employee and labor relations strategy across Mexico and the Dominican Republic, partnering with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, ensure compliance, and foster a positive work env...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Empower strategic legal guidance in employment law across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance, fostering employee relations, managing litigation, and advising on labor relations in a dynamic o...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K *

Oversee and enhance employee relations programs, ensuring compliance and effective conflict resolution. Lead investigations, provide strategic guidance, and develop training to foster a positive workp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$128K - $154K *

Support organizational success by providing expert HR guidance in employee and labor relations. Collaboratively advise departments on policies and manage performance issues while ensuring compliance w...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K - $184K *

Drive the creation and implementation of a global employee relations function, navigating complex cases and ensuring compliance across multiple regions while coaching leaders and developing policies t...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$122K - $184K *

Transform employee relations globally by managing complex investigations, advising leaders, and ensuring compliance with regional practices. Collaborate to build scalable frameworks while navigating d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$122K - $184K *

Help us build a global employee relations function that ensures compliance, consistency, and fairness across all regions, while navigating complex investigations and coaching leaders through critical...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Lead labor relations initiatives by developing strategies, negotiating contracts, and consulting on compliance. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance labor management relations and facilitate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Labor Relations do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Director, Labor Relations listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.