Director of Labor Relations

Transdev • Lombard, IL

53d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

Transdev U.S. has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned and accomplished Director of Labor Relations. This position will be part of a team responsible for labor relations across the West Region. This is a fully remote position, but we require the successful candidate to reside in one of these States: Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington, or Oregon.
As one of Transdev's chief negotiators, you will collaborate closely with operations, finance, HR, and other internal partners to secure labor harmony through ratified CBAs negotiated within company economic parameters. You will lead strategic planning, ensure timely implementation of contract provisions, and assist internal and outside counsel with NLRB and other regulatory matters.
Transdev is proud to offer:
Competitive compensation package of minimum $130,000 – maximum $160,000
Benefits include:
Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
Sick days: 5 days
Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.
Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Experience: 7+ years of labor relations experience in a union environment.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Skills & Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the National Labor Relations Act, progressive discipline, negotiation strategies, strike preparation, and labor contract economics.
• Deep familiarity with costing labor contracts and strike management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor regulations and industry practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organized and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Additional Requirements Ability to travel up to 50% within the region.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions.
• Drug-free workplace: Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must: Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a chief negotiator for labor agreements, ensuring alignment with company objectives and economic parameters.
• Collaborate with operations, HR, finance, legal, and communications to develop creative solutions that enhance labor relations and the work environment.
• Monitor labor relations issues and grievance trends; proactively develop strategies to address negative patterns.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of national and regional employment legislation, compensation, benefits, and work practices, and coach leaders on compliance and emerging trends.
• Develop and manage the annual labor relations operating plan.
• Work collaboratively with managers, HR leaders, and directors to develop labor relations best practices that foster healthy employee relationships.
• Assist internal and outside counsel to represent the Company in grievance and arbitration proceedings arising out of the collective bargaining relationship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $130,000 – maximum $160,000
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director