director of industrial relations

Vestis

Meet Vestis®: For the People Who Make It All Work
 At Vestis®, we provide uniforms, workplace supplies, and professional cleaning that help businesses simplify their workday and keep their teams safe, confident, and focused on what matters most. More than a provider, we are a partner in productivity, trusted to keep you running.
 Join us and build a career supporting the people who make it all work.
 
Overview
 Responsible for all labor relations and related employee relations matters in their designated region.
 The Director, Labor Relations will be the chief spokesperson in contract negotiations, responsible to plan for, negotiate, and implement collective bargaining agreement (cba) renewals. Proactively interacts with and advises operations managers and regional leadership on a broad range of labor relations matters, including disciplinary actions and contract administration. Will represent the Company in arbitration cases and before the National Labor Relations Board. Address union organizing activity, delivering positive employee relations training and campaign support to managers and field HR as necessary.
 Responsibilities/Essential Functions
 <ul>
<li>Prepares for and negotiates initial and renewal labor agreements in accordance with corporate initiatives.</li>
<li>Populates and navigates Excel based cost models during economic negotiations planning and preparation.</li>
<li>Coordinates with local and regional operations leadership to obtain alignment on negotiations strategy and direction.</li>
<li>Drafts contract proposals and counterproposals as necessary prior to and during negotiations.</li>
<li>Finalizes negotiations settlement and prepares a detailed Memorandum of Agreement for signature by the parties.</li>
<li>Establishes and maintains rapport with union leaders.</li>
<li>Advises and provides oversight to grievances, arbitration cases, and unfair labor practice charges.</li>
<li>Creates presentations and leads informative discussions and/or training sessions with operations leaders, HR colleagues, and Labor Relations teammates.</li>
<li>Contributes to the development and improvement of company-wide practices, processes and forms.</li>
<li>Collaborates to ensure legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Effectively communicate and work with other executives in support of achieving business goals.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned or requested.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
 <ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability in managing all aspects of labor negotiations.</li>
<li>Working knowledge and interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act.</li>
<li>Solid capability in the use of Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Demonstrated leadership in driving change within an organization to meet and exceed business objectives.</li>
<li>Familiarity with multiemployer health and welfare and/or pension plans a plus.</li>
</ul>
Experience
 5-10 years of applicable experience in labor relations, ideally in a multi union environment.
 Travel Requirements
 Must be willing and able to travel more than 50% of the time.
 Education
 A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study is required; An Advanced Degree, such as an MBA, JD or Master’s in Industrial Relations is preferred.
 
Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis® provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.
 
Vestis® is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
 This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
 
Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment
 If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.
 Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process
 Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-833-901-8823 or email us at accessibility@vestis.com.
 Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
 Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.

Director, Labor & Employee Relations

Complete Care Management

<div>Complete Care Management is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Labor Relations to lead and strengthen our labor relations strategy across our growing network of skilled nursing and healthcare facilities. This individual will play a critical role in managing union relationships, leading negotiations, and guiding leadership teams through complex labor matters.
The ideal candidate is confident, assertive, and highly knowledgeable in labor law and union environments, with the ability to navigate challenging conversations, protect organizational interests, and maintain productive working relationships.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Lead the development and execution of Complete Care&rsquo;s labor relations strategy across multiple states and facilities.</li><li>
Serve as the organization&rsquo;s primary expert on union relations, collective bargaining agreements, and labor law compliance.</li><li>
Partner closely with HR and Operations leadership to manage day-to-day labor relations matters including grievances, disciplinary issues, investigations, and contract interpretation.</li><li>
Provide strategic guidance to facility leadership teams on union interactions, employee relations concerns, and contract compliance.</li><li>
Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations, working directly with senior leadership to prepare strategy, proposals, and negotiation plans.</li><li>
Analyze labor trends, grievances, and arbitration risks to proactively develop solutions and reduce organizational exposure.</li><li>
Represent the organization during grievance hearings, labor meetings, and arbitration proceedings as needed.</li><li>
Support training for HR and operational leaders on effective union management and labor relations best practices.</li><li>
Maintain strong documentation and ensure adherence to all state and federal labor regulations.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field (Master&rsquo;s degree or JD preferred).</li><li>
7+ years of labor relations experience, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or other unionized environments.</li><li>
Demonstrated success leading collective bargaining negotiations and managing union relationships.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of NLRA, grievance procedures, and arbitration processes.</li><li>
Ability to remain calm, strategic, and assertive in high-pressure negotiations and labor disputes.</li><li>
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.</li><li>
Experience partnering with multi-site operational leadership teams.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why Join Complete Care</h3>
Complete Care Management operates a growing network of skilled nursing and healthcare facilities across multiple states. Our leadership team is committed to building strong operational support and strategic infrastructure that empowers our facilities to succeed. 
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Director of Labor Relations

Vail Resorts

<div>Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you&rsquo;re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you! 
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first). 
Job Summary:
The Senior Director, Labor Relations is accountable for the execution and ongoing advancement of a data‑driven, multi‑year labor roadmap, leading cross‑functional alignment in support of the organization&rsquo;s proactive labor relations strategy. The role integrates business priorities, legal requirements, and employee experience outcomes to foster a positive, engaging, and high‑performance workplace culture. To enable strategic alignment and decisive action, the Senior Director facilitates and leads an enterprise executive labor relations steering committee that establishes organizational labor priorities. Serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and a business partner to resort operations leaders, the role cultivates collaborative relationships across union and non‑union environments, including with union representatives and members, while overseeing labor relations operations and sustained follow‑through across all employee groups.<div> 
Job Specifications:
</div><div><ul><li>Starting Wage: $175,000 - $195,000 + annual bonus + equity
</li><li>Employment Type: Year Round
</li><li>Shift Type: Full Time hours</li><li>
Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
</li><li>Housing Availability: No</li></ul> 
Job Responsibilities:<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Enterprise-wide Labor Relations Strategy &amp; Leadership</h4><ul><li>
Lead the cross-functional enterprise team responsible for identifying, planning, executing and continuously improving the proactive labor relations strategies aligned with business objectives.</li><li>
Build and maintain a positive, engaging workplace culture that enhances employee experience, minimizes conflict and strengthens organization performance. Partner with senior leadership, HR teams and legal counsel to identify and address workplace trends, ensuring a collaborative and high-accountability environment.</li><li>
Analyze employee feedback, workforce data, and labor trends to proactively address potential concerns before they escalate.</li><li>
Use data-driven forecasting to identify potential shifts in dynamics and develop preemptive mitigation strategies.</li><li>
Partner with HR business leaders and resort operations leaders to assess and enhance leadership capability to lead effectively in both non-unionized and unionized environments.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Collective Bargaining and Contract Management</h4><ul><li>
Partner with Legal on enterprise bargaining strategy, supporting bargaining by assessing organizational readiness, synthesizing workforce and operational data, aligning negotiation posture to business priorities and the proactive labor relations strategy, and potentially participating in bargaining.</li><li>
Enable bargaining teams by coordinating inputs across HR, Operations, Finance, and Communications to ensure data, resources, and decision frameworks are aligned before and during negotiations.</li><li>
Serve as the enterprise integrator for labor relations workstreams during proactive reviews and active bargaining, connecting Legal‑led negotiations to the HR operating model, field support, and PLR priorities.</li><li>
Oversee contract administration governance, ensuring collective bargaining agreements are interpreted and applied consistently through clear standards, tools, and field guidance.</li><li>
Partner with Legal and Operations on grievances and arbitration, aligning legal strategy, labor risk management, and operational considerations, and supporting preparation and follow‑through.</li><li>
Maintain enterprise visibility and tracking for contract‑related activity&mdash;including grievances, arbitration, and work stoppage risk&mdash;to support disciplined escalation and decision‑making.</li><li>
Support work stoppage readiness by partnering with Legal and Operations to integrate contingency planning into enterprise labor risk management and business continuity efforts.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Resort Business Partnership</h4><ul><li>
Take a consultative, solutions-oriented business partner approach to labor relations by building strong relationships with field operations leaders and HR partners.</li><li>
Provide practical guidance that balances operational needs with contract requirements, compliance obligations, and labor management</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Executive Steering Committee Leadership</h4><ul><li>
Facilitate an executive labor steering committee to ensure strategic alignment on labor priorities, risks, and mitigation plans.</li><li>
Prepare executive-level materials and insights, and drive accountability and follow-through on aligned actions.</li></ul><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Requirements:</h3></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Law, or a related field.</li><li>
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience and demonstrated effectiveness in integrated talent and business strategy development and execution with direct accountability to labor relations, preferably in a multi-union environment with both non-union and union workforces.</li><li>
Proven experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and managing union relationships; arbitration advocacy experience preferred.</li><li>
Strong business acumen, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>
Demonstrated success operating as a trusted advisor and partner to field operations leaders in a collaborative labor relations environment.</li></ul><div> 
Role Expectations</div><ul><li>
Proactive, execution-focused labor relations leader</li><li>
Strong business partnership mindset with operations orientation</li><li>
Collaborative and credible with union and management stakeholders</li><li>
Data-driven, risk-aware decision maker</li><li>
Effective facilitator with executive presence</li></ul></div> 
The expected Total Compensation for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 + annual bonus + equity. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors. 
Job Benefits<ul><li>
Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
</li><li>MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles</li><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan
</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Excellent training and professional development</li></ul>
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:<ul><li>
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)</li><li>
Free ski passes for dependents</li><li>
Critical Illness and Accident plans</li></ul> 
Vail Resorts offers a &lsquo;Hybrid&rsquo; work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers. 
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. 
Requisition ID 514244 
Reference Date: 04/09/2026 
Job Code Function: Talent Development</div>

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