Labor Relations Director

• Manage and respond to union grievances, arbitration cases, and dispute resolution efforts, working toward timely and effective resolutions.
• Interpret and implement union contracts, providing guidance to leadership on key provisions, expectations, and enforcement.
• Partner with business leaders to maintain and foster relationships that ensures a culture where management preserves the direct relationship with associates. For those non-union sites, ensures the site remains non-union.
• Develop strong partnerships with business leaders, HR Managers, HR functions and union leadership to create integrated solutions that will foster a culture based on relationships, trust and engagement
• Travel on a regular basis to company sites across the US, meeting with site leadership, hosting in-person meetings and enhancing local labor relations.
• Conduct workplace assessments and associate sentiment analysis to identify potential labor concerns before escalation.
• Develop and implement associate engagement programs that strengthen workplace morale and productivity.
• Lead and support collective bargaining negotiations, ensuring agreements are equitable, compliant, and sustainable for both associates and the organization.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws, including the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Promote a collaborative work culture through labor-management initiatives that enhance associate satisfaction and retention.
• Educate supervisors and management on union-related policies, labor best practices, and effective negotiation strategies.
• Design and execute union engagement strategies that align with long-term business and workforce goals.
• Provide ongoing training for leadership and HR professionals on effective labor relations management and contract interpretation and ownership.
• Establish strong relationships with union leaders to navigate day-to-day situations. This individual is critical in fostering collaborative labor management partnerships, ensuring fair and constructive negotiations and proactively addressing workplace concerns to support a positive work environment.
• Support company-wide initiatives that strengthen relationships between management, union representatives, and associates.
• Analyze industry trends, union strategies, and legislative changes that impact labor relations practices. Use data to develop insights and recommendations to the business.

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This work requires exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to connect across all levels, build trust quickly, and guide with clarity and confidence. You should be comfortable in a high-growth, fast-changing environment, making sound decisions with imperfect information. This individual must approach their work with urgency, empathy, and strong judgment, serving as a collaborative partner and steady presence for the business.

The Associate and Labor Relations team is looking for a Labor Relations Director to join our dynamic team to partner with our unions, associates, and leaders across the organization to create an environment where the best people come to do their best work. We are open to a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Specialists to find the best fit for this position.

We are looking for someone who has a range of experience covering the areas of associate engagement, positive associate relations, and labor relations. The candidate for this position will demonstrate proactive approaches to identifying issues, generating ideas and developing solutions. This role is a fit for someone who adapts quickly, thrives in uncertainty, and is seen as an expert in their field. This individual will be required to travel to our sites across the US, meeting with site leadership, hosting in-person meetings and enhancing local labor relations.

• A proven track record of handling complex performance management, sensitive exits, and conflict resolution with a steady, thoughtful, and pragmatic approach with high attention to detail
• A Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in labor relations, associate relations or other People experience roles
• Masters Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or related field
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
• A low-ego, high-ownership mindset. An ability to work both strategically and in day-to day situations that require hands-on support and a roll up your sleeves mentality
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills—building trust quickly, communicating with warmth and clarity, and connecting with associates, managers, and senior leaders alike
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when navigating sensitive or high-stakes conversations
• Experience working with Unions in an HR capacity
• 3+ years of experience creating and developing strategy plans and/or executing strategies and managing projects
• 3+ years of experience in influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior business leaders across functions and/or programs
• Domestic and/or International 20-40%
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint to analyze associate relations data, develop reports, and present workforce trends to leadership
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Strong instincts for people and culture, with the ability to read situations, understand organizational dynamics, and offer grounded, empathetic guidance
• Ideal experience in high-growth, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environments
• Experience with hourly workforce in union and non-union environments
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and rapid change, with the ability to move quickly and decisively while staying aligned with the brand and mission

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition .

The range for this position is $135,500.00 to $243,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here .

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