Labor Relations Director
Posted: 08/12/2026
Recruiting Division: Human Resources
Job Number: EB-8886845770
Pay Rate: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Job Description
Kansas City, MO | Direct Hire
Morgan Hunter is partnering with a large, nationally recognized organization to hire a Labor Relations Director. This highly visible leadership role will own labor relations strategy across a large, multi-location workforce and serve as a key resource to executive leadership, operations, HR, and legal teams. The ideal candidate brings significant labor relations experience and is comfortable building strong relationships with union leaders while navigating complex negotiations and labor matters.
Responsibilities
MH456
Keywords:
Labor Relations, Labor Relations Director, Union Relations, Human Resources, HR
Morgan Hunter is partnering with a large, nationally recognized organization to hire a Labor Relations Director. This highly visible leadership role will own labor relations strategy across a large, multi-location workforce and serve as a key resource to executive leadership, operations, HR, and legal teams. The ideal candidate brings significant labor relations experience and is comfortable building strong relationships with union leaders while navigating complex negotiations and labor matters.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the go-to leader for union and labor relations across the organization’s national footprint
- Take the lead on union negotiations and contract discussions, helping the business navigate agreements effectively
- Work through grievances, arbitrations and other labor challenges, partnering with the right internal resources to reach resolution
- Develop strong, proactive relationships with union leaders, field leadership and key business partners
- Act as a trusted advisor to executives on labor trends, potential risks, compliance and overall strategy
- Collaborate closely with Legal, HR, Payroll and Operations to make sure labor agreements are understood and consistently applied
- Help establish the labor approach and build relationships as the company enters and grows in new markets
- Coach and educate leaders so they are better equipped to handle union-related situations and employee issues
- Maintain a visible presence in the field by visiting projects, attending industry and union meetings, and participating in negotiations across the country
- 10+ years of labor relations experience
- Construction Experience
- Recent experience supporting union environments strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, grievances, arbitration, and contract compliance
- Proven ability to build relationships with union representatives and senior business leaders
- Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
- Executive presence with the ability to influence across multiple levels of an organization
- Experience supporting multiple markets, territories, or collective bargaining agreements preferred
- Bachelor’s degree preferred;advanced degree or JD is a plus
- Ability to travel nationwide as business needs require
MH456
Keywords:
Labor Relations, Labor Relations Director, Union Relations, Human Resources, HR
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