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GardaWorld · 7 hours ago

Senior Director Labor Relations

Boca Raton, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

GardaWorld is seeking a Senior Director of Labor Relations to manage the labor relations processes of the organization in compliance with regulatory requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The role involves planning, directing, and coordinating labor relations activities, including collective bargaining negotiations and advising management on labor policies.

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Responsibilities

Lead collective bargaining negotiations with unions and employee representatives across multiple jurisdictions and bargaining units

Design and execute negotiation strategies aligned with corporate objectives, cost structures, service models, and risk tolerance

Serve as chief spokesperson at the bargaining table, managing proposals, counter-proposals, and final agreements

Anticipate union strategies and proactively develop responses based on data, precedent, and scenario analysis

Advise senior leadership and executive committees on labor strategy, negotiation positioning, and escalation decisions

Translate complex labor issues into clear financial, operational, and reputational impacts for decision-makers

Prepare briefing materials, decision frameworks, and negotiation mandates for executives and boards

Ensure labor agreements support productivity, flexibility, service levels, and cost competitiveness

Model the financial impact of contract provisions (wages, benefits, premiums, work rules, scheduling, and overtime)

Collaborate with operations, finance, and HR to align labor terms with operating models and service commitments

Qualification

Labor Relations ManagementCollective Bargaining NegotiationLabor Law ExpertiseUnion Relationship ManagementFinancial ModelingInfluencing SkillsAdvisory SkillsStrategic MindsetRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Relations or Human Resources or equivalent work experience required

Must have 10-12+ years of significant demonstrated experience managing union relationships, negotiating labor agreements and/or union dispute resolution

Minimum 5 years' experience in law firm or corporate legal department handling labor law issues, preferably including arbitration experience

Prior experience in labor relations or employment law in a unionized environment required