Labor Relations Director

Job Description : Why Choose Us?

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better. When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

What You Need to Know About the Job

The Director, Labor Relations will be responsible for providing functional leadership and support to business partners and human resource professionals at American Red Cross Biomedical Services operations throughout the United States. Will work independently and as part of a team in the development and execution of labor relations strategies designed to support and enable annual business plans and long-term business initiatives.

The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work remotely but there is a strong preference for the east coast, especially the Central Atlantic area. The successful candidate should also be available for frequent travel within their assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

Will lead negotiation efforts as Chief Spokesperson in assigned territories, working closely with business partners and human resource professionals in the development of targeted objectives in alignment with American Red Cross business initiatives.

Requires the establishment and maintenance of professional and productive relationships with union leadership.

Handle escalations for grievances and monitoring of contract terms.

Coordinate with fellow labor partners, HR and business units on labor activities and responses in assigned territories.

Serve as a consultant, promoting the continual learning of field-based HR professionals with respect to labor relations.

Work collaboratively with others in ways that builds a foundation of trust and mutual respect. Lead organization wide teams in order to achieve desired business outcomes.

Engage with business leaders to understand their goals and objectives and build awareness of labor relations best practices.

Articulate a vision that aligns different areas of the organization.

Scope :

Individual contributor that works under limited supervision. Apply subject matter knowledge. Capacity to understand specific needs or requirements to apply skills / knowledge.

What You Need to Succeed (Required / Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in relevant field of study and an advanced degree (JD) is highly preferred.

A minimum of 10 years progressive labor relations experience is required, with an emphasis on negotiating collective bargaining agreements as chief spokesperson.

Ability to comprehend and work with complex financial and empirical data.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, along with the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear concise, organized and persuasive manner.

Requires accomplished interpersonal leadership and project management skills.

Superior negotiating skills (grounded in the arena of collective bargaining).

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs.

Ability to travel up to 50% is a must.

Experience managing a team of human resource labor professionals preferred.

Pay Information : The annual salary range for this position is $140K - $180K. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role. Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience. This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

Benefits for You

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO : Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

Holidays : 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

401K with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance : Short + Long Term

Service Awards and recognition

Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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