Director, AMR Labor Relations Leader

Director, AMR Labor Relations Leader

Cupertino, California, United States

Corporate Functions

The People Team creates a seamless employee experience that embodies Apples unique culture. We attract, engage, and develop our people to do the best work of their lives. As the AMR Labor Relations Leader, youll bring your talents and expertise to lead a high-performing team of Labor Relations Business Partners, and continue the development of Labor Relations function & practices. You will foster a collaborative labor environment, promote positive employee relations, and ensure adherence to labor laws and internal policies. You will be capable of working successfully in a matrixed organization across diverse Lines of Business. You will bring a deep understanding of the US labor relations landscape with an appreciation of how to build labor relationships strategy and put proactive labor relations efforts in place.

Labor Relations Strategy

Build a comprehensive AMR Labor Relations strategy, aligned with Apples core values and priorities. Guide the translation of the LR strategy to LOBs and across US ensures LR strategy is connected to LOBs business strategy and US specific rules and regulations. Work in partnership with Global LR partners to stitch the Labor Relations strategy across all LOBs and globally. Cultivate a strategic and holistic understanding of the internal and external labor landscape, connecting the dots and providing guidance on implications and impacts across LOBs and the US.

Proactive Labor Relations

Develop engagement strategies on labor including a robust training strategy that includes solutions to proactively address issues. Manage and lead LRBPs for targeted engagement approach, synthesizing feedback and identifying themes. Proactively foster positive employee relations in close partnership with ER and PBPs.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Develop and maintain the management system, including metrics and risk assessment framework, that promptly identifies and resolves engagement risk. Connect US management system and risk assessment with global approach. Deeply understand available levers at Apple to mitigate labor risk and skillfully navigate People Team cross-functional partners to deploy solutions.

Acute Labor Activity and Campaigns

Provide guidance at all levels, including senior executives, on complex labor relations matters. Lead the development of the pre-campaign and campaign strategy in collaboration with key partners. Provide leadership strategic guidance and support for campaign management during pre-campaigns and campaigns. Advise on strikes and protests, in partnership with HR Legal.

Bargaining & Contracts

Create the negotiation strategy, serve as bargaining chairperson. Support contract development and identify implementation impacts. Handle contract administration and grievances, as applicable.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Influence and build confidence across key stakeholders & partners to gain buy-in, support, and alignment. Foster close relationships with PBP, ER, HR Legal, business leadership, and other key partners. Engage in collaborative decision making with key partners.

Minimum Qualifications

15+ years of experience in AMR Labor Relations. Exceptional leadership and proven team-building skills, with experience managing lean yet high performing teams to deliver on goals. Proactive labor relations experience, including development of a labor engagement strategy and risk assessment framework. Experience in collective bargaining, grievance processes, contract administration, and labor and management relationships. Experience in successfully navigating a highly matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Successfully led a labor / employee relations function within a technology / retail company of comparable scale and complexity preferred. JD education preferred. Superb communication skills, including effective listening, writing, and presentation. Flexible attitude and approach with the ability to roll up sleeves. Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions / recommendations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and make informed decisions in complex and fast-paced environments. Low ego individual who is comfortable putting the needs of the business above their own. Able to be in the details as well as elevate to the strategic overview.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $254,800 and $408,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including : comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.