Labor Relations Specialist

Compensation Range:

$104,000.00 - $116,000.00Plus Incentive Bonus based on Performance1301 S Lamar Blvd , Austin, Texas, 78704The Labor Relations Specialist is a senior-level role within the People function, providing strategic leadership and execution support for collective bargaining and the management of a unionised workforce. This position reports to the Chief People Officer and will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer as well as senior business leaders, with accountability for driving labor strategy initiatives and managing day-to-day progressive discipline and union grievances. This role requires a highly motivated professional with deep labor relations expertise, excellent judgment, strong executive presence, and the ability to lead across organizational boundaries in a dynamic, highly regulated environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do awesome work!
• Free movies & food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available for all full-time and part-time teammates

OUR MISSION:

To Ensure EVERY Guest and Teammate Has An AWESOME Experience And Is EXCITED To Come Back

*APPLICANTS SHOULD BE LOCATED IN OR WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF AUSTIN, TX (PREFERRED), LOS ANGELES, CA, OR NEW YORK, NY.*

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with the CPO, COO, and outside counsel to plan, organize, and facilitate labor strategy initiatives, policies, and practices, with a strong emphasis on collective bargaining and union-management relationships.

• Provide strategic and operational support for collective bargaining preparation, negotiations, and post-agreement implementation activities.

• Serve as a key liaison in managing relationships with union leadership, supporting constructive engagement and issue resolution.

• Communicate regularly with the teams on the status of bargaining.

• Consolidate and deliver status reporting, executive communications, and engagement strategies related to labor relations and change initiatives.

• Anticipate, assess, and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and decision points across multiple, concurrent change efforts.

• Manager outside counsel. 

• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and governance requirements.

• Coach GMs on handling union issues and strikes, when applicable.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure change readiness activities, such as communications, training, and stakeholder engagement, are effectively executed to support Operations

• Ability to travel approximately 50%, based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of Labor Relations experience in an organized environment or Labor Law or Strategic Planning expertise, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, or education.

• Demonstrated Labor Relations expertise or relevant Human Resources experience in a unionized or organized environment, and/or strong labor law experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with teammates and leaders at all levels of the organization.

• Working knowledge of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and experience supporting or navigating union organizing activity.

• Extensive experience leading or supporting collective bargaining negotiations for a large, complex employer.

• Experience bargaining with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), United Auto Workers (UAW), or similar national unions.

• Strong executive presence with advanced facilitation skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated drive for results.

• Proven ability to build relationships across all organizational levels and influence outcomes through collaboration.

• Advanced capability to create and deliver clear, audience-appropriate communications, including executive-level presentations and written materials.

OUR CORE VALUES:

DO THE RIGHT THINGWe strive to be a force of good in our company, in our industry and in the world. We stand up for our beliefs even when it is hard. We start from a place of kindness.FOSTER COMMUNITYWe value what is unique about each other and celebrate our differences. We treat each other with respect, support each other’s passions, and help each other grow. We welcome healthy debate but don’t tolerate intolerance. We take this commitment outside our 4 walls, creating neighborhood theaters that are deeply tied to the local community.BOLDLY GOLike the crew of the Starship Enterprise™, we seek out new experiences and pursue innovation in all of our work. We take risks and chart new territory. We learn from our mistakes and continuously improve.GIVE A SH!TWe are passionate about creating awesome experiences. We obsess over every detail and take pride in our work because we know it makes all the difference to our guests and our teammates. Our pursuit of excellence drives us to do our best.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema