Req ID: 32574

Category: Human Resources

Job type: Full-Time

Subsidiary: Corporate Functions

The opportunity

Delaware North is currently seeking a Vice President of Labor Relations based out of our Global Headquarters in Buffalo, New York. The Vice President of Labor Relations provides strategic leadership and operational guidance to company leadership on all labor relations matters for a company with 75+ collective bargaining agreements with multiple unions across 6 operating subsidiaries. If you are seeking a hands-on role leading a labor relations team to meet the needs of the enterprise, apply today!

While our preference is for the role to be based out of our global headquarters, we are open to considering a remote opportunity for the right candidate who can accommodate additional travel to Buffalo for collaboration with key business leaders.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $168,700 - $239,100 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/ .

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with up to 4% company match

• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance

• Paid vacation days and holidays

• Paid parental bonding leave

• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Sets strategy and influences key business leaders on Labor Relations and all issues related to Labor Relations

• Exhibits a proactive change management, consulting, and training approach with stakeholders to effectively implement the labor relations strategy across the enterprise

• Provide expertise on collective bargaining processes and practices, grievances/arbitration processes and practices including training, mentoring and consultation; also provides expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and RFP's

• Coordinate collective bargaining activities; ensures administrative processes are in place to effectively and efficiently implement labor agreements

• Serve as Chief spokesperson for collective bargaining as required. Provide hands on negotiation support for other assigned negotiators

• Provides leadership and influence to ensure successful investigation and disciplinary process for union operations

• Influences key stakeholders, supports and manages the issue free/union avoidance process

More about you

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

• 15 years minimum HR and Labor Relations experience and knowledge of related labor laws required, hospitality industry strongly preferred

• Significant experience as Lead Negotiator

• Strong experience in Labor Relations managing over 50 collective bargaining agreements with multiple unions across multiple lines of business

• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities or issues at the same time

• Ability to thrive in a complex matrixed operating environment where influence and relationship building is key to success

• Adept at coaching, counseling, training, and mentoring others to grow the capacity of the labor relations department

• Ability to travel 30-40%

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Shift details

Monday to Friday

Who we are

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.