Director, Labor Relations (REMOTE job, with Occasional Travel)

Reporting to the Labor Relations Senior Director, the Labor Relations Director provides advice, information, guidance, and assistance to all levels of management in the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of numerous Collective Bargaining Agreements, disciplinary and grievance matters and policy and regulatory adherence.

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Responsibilities

• Collective Bargaining:

• Serves as first chair in labor agreement negotiations with a multitude of labor unions for new and successor agreements.

• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to define negotiations objectives and strategies, identifies and researches issues, develops proposals, and builds a business case to support the Companys positions.

• Carries out essential post negotiations duties in a timely manner to ensure effective implementation of labor agreements.

• Business Development - Performs thorough reviews of collective bargaining agreements to ensure alignment with company goals and legal requirements.

• Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all labor-related activities, negotiations, and agreements.

• Prepares reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders as needed.

• Dispute Resolution:

• Proactively identifies and addresses labor-related issues to prevent disputes.

• Mediates conflicts between management and union representatives to reach amicable resolutions.

• Provides timely and precise guidance to management on contractual and disciplinary grievances.

• Serves as the Pre-arbitration Step Grievance Procedure Representative for applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Leads and manages the arbitration process in his or her designated area, including preparation, strategy development and representation in hearings.

• Provides timely and accurate responses to charges filed with a third-party agency, such as the National Labor Relations Board, by conducting interviews and gathering data. Serves as the Company Representative at conferences or hearings, as required.

• Labor Compliance:

• Stays current on labor laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Ensures company policies and practices align with legal requirements.

• Conducts regular reviews to assess compliance with labor agreements.

• Communication & Relationship Building:

• Fosters positive relationships with Union Leaders which facilitates communication and the potential for the amicable resolution of labor relations issues.

• Collaborates with internal teams, including HR, legal, and operations, to ensure alignment on labor relations strategies and to promote transparency and understanding.

• Training & Education:

• Researches, develops, designs, and delivers labor relations training programs for management to promote a positive and informed work culture.

• Collaborates with leadership to determine future needs.

• Keeps stakeholders informed about changes in labor law and industry trends.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• This is a remote role with travel. Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Bachelors degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related discipline Advanced Degree is preferred.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of Labor Relations experience.

• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, regulations, collective bargaining processes and best practices.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to analyze complex issues and provide strategic recommendations.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with diverse stakeholders.

Job ID

2025-16178

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$165,000 - $170,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Inupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at ... or ... (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).