Labor Relations Director

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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.

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (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) :

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.

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 :

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes :

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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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