Overview

The Senior Labor Relations Manager is responsible for supporting the VP, ER/LR in delivering meaningful strategic direction, support and guidance in all labor relations activities for OVG owned, operated and/or managed facilities throughout the US, Canada and globally. Areas of support include, but are not limited to, contract analysis, pre-/post-negotiations activities, active bargaining, contract administration and interpretation; grievance mitigation and conflict resolution, investigations, regulatory/contract compliance assurance, training and development, data analytics, client/union relations, and collaborating with all other company functional areas, as needed. At the direction of the VP, the LR Manager provides leadership and guidance on best practices, effective results-oriented bargaining support and LR training to field management staff to achieve labor harmony, successful and measurable business outcomes, and contract and regulatory compliance. Supports the VP, ER/LR and senior field leadership in achieving successful implementation of OVG’s long- and short-term labor relations strategic plan and vision, including establishing  company-wide LR objectives, policies, training programs (including preemptive anti-unionization training), and best practices in bargaining.  

This role pays an annual salary of $131,600-$171,000 and is bonus eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until July 3rd, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Ability to effectively function in a fast-paced, event-driven, high-volume, diverse environment, with a broad range of LR management needs. 
• Work collaboratively with VP, ER/LR to ensure regulatory, statutory and contract (CBA) compliance by field management. 
• Achieve best-outcome resolution of conflicts/grievances, including providing management/administrative support in mediation/arbitration.  
• Provide guidance on union payroll/wage & hour compliance, safety/risk management, and implementation of general LR best practices. 
• Support implementation of OVG key strategic LR policies, programs and processes that have a significant impact on achieving successful business outcomes. SME in union positions/practices, culture, national and local agendas, trends, and political agendas. 
• Serve as an escalation point for union employee grievances, and legal issues. 
• Partner with VP, ER/LR, and corporate legal team, as needed, on investigations, determinations, grievance mitigation/resolution, general complaints, litigation preparation, documentation, compilation, and review, regulatory (EEOC, DOL, NLRB) complaint response. 
• Support VP,ER/LR in advising field management in collective bargaining process for all VM/FSH unions (Unite Here, SEIU, UFCW, IATSE, Teamsters, IUOE, IBEW, etc.), grievance resolution, mediation, arbitration, NLRB response, drafting position statements, etc. 
• Assist in compiling field data and providing analysis re: MEPP pension plans, health & welfare costs, predictive industry trends that impact business outcomes in unionized facilities in the US, Canada and globally. 
• Assist in providing support to corporate leadership during crisis situations, emergency task team participation; union communications, workforce planning, implementation of furloughs/layoffs/RIFs and other employment actions. 
• Support VP, ER/LR in providing critical labor research and labor/cost analysis to Business Development team for RFP presentation team prep. 
• Study, analyze and report on trends, opportunities for improving policies and practices. 
• Works with field management and line staff to ensure alignment of LR processes with operational needs and business goals. 
• Investigates employee complaints/grievances; assists with responding to charges, claims or complaints filed through state or federal agencies (EEOC, DOL, etc.) and the Union.  
• Provides effective reporting and analysis of company-wide LR data to enable business leaders to make key operational, financial and strategic decisions. 
• Assists with special LR projects, as needed. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Sciences in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related major. MBA, Master of Juris Prudence in Labor & Employment Law, JD, or other advanced degree a plus. 
• Minimum 4-6+ years progressively responsible experience in LR in a related industry. 
• This is a remote position. Incumbent must have the ability to office from home, as well as travel throughout the US, Canada (and potentially, globally) at short notice. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to think creatively and strategically to successfully mediate and negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally.  
• Public speaking experience a strong plus. 
• Verifiable strong relationship-building skills, internally and externally. 
• Commitment to ongoing learning and interest in LR trends. 
• Strong planning, execution, organizational, and analytical problem-solving capability.
• Ability to make sound business decisions quickly and under pressure; must display good judgment in all matters related to, or affecting, business and its relationships with unions. 
• Ability to effectively work independently and with respect to accountability and integrity. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Broad understanding of LR principles and practices to ensure compliance; working knowledge of principles, practices and legislative/LR trends. 
• Must have direct experience in supporting large-scale initiatives involving significant dollar amounts and implications, and involving diverse stakeholder groups, and multiple unions.
• Experience supporting a growing multi-divisional, multi-unit, global organization. 
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with strengths in strategic vision, team- and relationship building and operational excellence.
• Ability to achieve results for the organization with and through other people utilizing creative and innovative solutions. 
• A collaborative, forward-thinking and flexible working style, with a strong service mentality. 
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics, accountability and confidentiality. 
• Proficient in current technology; excellent working knowledge of MS Office, and other applications commonly used in our business. 
• Ongoing commitment to staying current (“life-long learner”), specialized professional training, certifications, and coursework/seminars; SPHR-SCP-CPLP strongly preferred. 
• While labor relations is the primary focus of this role, touchpoints between HR, ER and LR are a daily reality of the LR practitioner.  It is therefore critical that incumbent have a solid working knowledge of major functional areas of HR management.