TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Director of Employee & Labor Relations in Newark, NJ, with our client, a leading organization committed to fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee employee relations, labor relations, and performance development while partnering with unions to ensure compliance and engagement. Ideal for a strategic HR leader with hands-on experience in unionized environments.

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. Job Overview Compensation: $68,000 – $76,000/year Location: Newark, NJ Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute employee relations strategies that foster collaboration, inclusion, and organizational engagement. Labor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison with unions, overseeing grievances, negotiations, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Employee Relations & Investigations: Address employee concerns, lead investigations, and ensure fair, consistent, and confidential resolutions. Performance & Development: Manage performance systems and implement training programs that strengthen leadership, accountability, and compliance. Policy & Compliance Oversight: Ensure consistent application of policies, labor agreements, and employment laws while managing unemployment claims and hearings. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred). Experience: 5+ years of Human Resources experience, including 3 years in a management role overseeing employee relations, with labor relations and collective bargaining experience preferred. Certification: HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are strongly preferred. Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and labor law compliance within a unionized environment. Skills & Attributes: Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and a commitment to fostering an equitable and high-performing workplace. Application Notice Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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