VP Of Employee Relations - 50-70% Travel Required

VP Of Employee RelationsLead enterprise-wide labor relations strategy, including collective bargaining negotiations and union engagement. Advise executive and operational leaders on labor relations, employee relations, investigations, discipline, organizational change, and workforce planning. Oversee grievance management, arbitration preparation, contract interpretation, and labor-related legal matters. Develop proactive employee relations strategies that promote engagement, trust, retention, and organizational effectiveness. Establish governance frameworks, playbooks, training programs, and reporting tools to drive consistency and accountability across locations. Partner closely with HR, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Total Rewards teams to support effective workforce management and business performance. Monitor labor and employment law trends and translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.A successful VP of Employee Relations should have: 15+ years of progressive experience in labor relations, employee relations, human resources, employment law, or a related field. Significant experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or other multi-site operational environments. Demonstrated first chair success leading collective bargaining negotiations and managing union relationships. Strong expertise in grievance handling, arbitrations, workplace investigations, and employee relations matters. Ability to travel up to 70% of the time. Strategic yet hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at both the executive and site levels.Competitive salary ranging from $225,000 - $275,000 dependent on experience. Annual bonus of 30% + long-term incentives 401k match, PTO, and medical benefits.