Compass Minerals · 6 days ago
Director, Labor Relations
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expCompass Minerals is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on delivering solutions to help solve nature’s challenges. The Director of Labor Relations will lead labor relations strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s vision while fostering collaboration and trust across teams. This role involves negotiating collective bargaining agreements and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
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Hiring Manager
Amy Nelson
Responsibilities
Lead the charge in labor relations —own every aspect from contract negotiations to interpretation and administration
Be the voice of the company as the lead negotiator for collective bargaining agreements, crafting strategies and presenting positions with confidence and clarity
Shape the future of our operations by assessing union proposals, identifying risks, and recommending strategies that align with business goals
Build trust and influence —develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive positive outcomes and foster collaboration
Serve as a trusted advisor on complex labor matters, guiding management through contract administration, employee discipline, and grievance procedures
Resolve challenges effectively by investigating issues and providing actionable recommendations for problem resolution
Stay ahead of the curve with deep knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and the unique needs of our operations
Plan for the unexpected by developing robust strike contingency plans
Collaborate across the business with leaders, HR partners, and Legal to ensure union agreements support organizational success
Draft and review employment-related agreements
Advise on employment-related and other litigation matters
Develop and provide appropriate education and training on labor and employment matters
Ensure compliance and fairness by reviewing practices and data related to wages, hours, and working conditions. Stay ahead of changing regulations and implement best practices
Take on new challenges with additional responsibilities that keep your role dynamic and impactful
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited and reputable law school
7–10 years of progressive experience in complex labor relations, including demonstrated success as lead negotiator in collective bargaining
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable U.S. and Canadian labor laws and regulations
Preferred
Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict management and people skills including the ability to persuade others into mutual beneficial goals and settlements
Analytical and risk management skills; related to the costing of proposals and packages and mitigating risks related to work stoppages. Ability to execute data-driven strategies
Company
Compass Minerals
About Compass Minerals Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$902MKey Investors
Koch, Inc.
2025-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2022-09-14Post Ipo Equity· $252M
2003-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Dowling
President and CEO
Fran Malecha
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-12-24
2025-12-19
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