Paradies Lagardère · 5 hours ago
Director of Labor Relations and Compliance
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expParadies Lagardère is seeking a Director of Labor Relations and Compliance responsible for leading and managing labor relations and employment compliance across U.S. and Canadian operations. This role involves developing labor strategies, ensuring compliance with laws, and advising HR and business leaders.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Lead labor relations strategy across union and non-union environments in the U.S. and Canada
Assist in the negotiations of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
Manage union relationships, grievances, arbitrations, and labor disputes
Provide guidance and training to HR and operational leaders on labor relations best practices
Monitor labor trends and legislative changes to proactively address potential impacts
Oversee compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, EEO, AODA, ESA)
Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks for both countries
Partner with Legal, Risk, and HR teams to mitigate compliance risks and ensure consistent practices
Collaborate with senior leadership to align labor and compliance strategies with business goals
Drive continuous improvement in labor and compliance processes, systems, and training
Serve as a subject matter expert and thought leader on labor and employment law
Qualification
Required
Proven experience negotiating CBAs and managing union relationships in both the U.S. and Canada
Deep knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws and regulatory environments
Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills
Legal Age: 18 Years
Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field or related experience
Supervisory/Managerial Experience: 3 or more years
Function Specific Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 5 years in labor relations and compliance leadership roles
Company
Paradies Lagardère
Paradies Lagardère is the North American division of Lagardère Travel Retail, a global leader operating more than 4,900 stores across Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice in airports, railway stations and other concessions in 51 countries worldwide.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregg Paradies
President and CEO
John Jamison
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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