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Director, Labor

3 months ago

Chicago, United States Obama Foundation Full time
We have ambitious plans, and we know the most critical step is building an incredible team that reflects the diverse fabric of our nation and embodies our values. Our team is made up of people who are equal parts dreamers and doers. We are people who care as much about how we achieve our goals as we do about the goals themselves. Our values drive our team and are instilled in the work this Foundation does every day. We are also committed to creating an anti-racist organization in order to do our part to help combat racism and inequity in all forms, in communities across our nation and around the world. Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here.

Purpose of Role

The Director, Labor and Employee Relations will be responsible for an array of employment-related functions including, but not limited to, investigations of internal complaints regarding equal employment opportunity and other workplace policies, employee discipline/involuntary terminations, development and administration of workplace policies, and other workforce matters. You will play a key role in executing and enhancing existing employment practices and workplace policies/best practices to maintain legal compliance, improve employee relations, and ensure the work environment at the organization is equitable and enriching.

Using a thorough understanding of workplace best practices, organizational dynamics, and comprehensive experience, this role engages with stakeholders located across our locations and partners closely with business leaders, HR business partners, and the legal department.

Core Job Responsibilities
  • Lead and facilitate all aspects of employee relations programs and related functions.
  • Create an environment of positive employee relations and coaching by respecting confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, being seen by employees as approachable and fair, and balancing business with employee needs.
  • Partner with legal and other constituents to design and deliver training to managers, employees and HR business partners on relevant employee relations compliance topics and recent employment law updates
  • Counsel employees on concerns related to applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other similar federal and state laws in all applicable jurisdictions
  • Assist/ managers and supervisors in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance, discipline, and related topics
  • Develop an employee relations case management system / process to log and track case progress, disciplinary actions, and metrics to gather insights, confirm consistency of actions, determine trends, and develop proactive strategies to remediate risk within the business
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Key Deliverables / Outcomes
  • Report on trends in employee relations matters and develop and propose strategic solutions to address those trends.
  • Expert interpretation and dissemination of labor and employment matters
  • Implement employee relations and labor management training in collaboration with the learning and development manager
  • Identify creative solutions to complex matters to uphold and advance organizational values
  • Manage dispute resolution processes
  • Lead compliance processes related to all human resources functional areas for reporting requirements and other multi-state employment jurisdictional matters
Required Qualifications
  • Extensive and demonstrable labor and employment experience, including drafting and managing collective bargaining agreements, working in coordination with outside counsel as well as representation with external agencies
  • Problem-solving mindset with ability to balance legal risk and business impact
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Thorough understanding of human resources and labor relations principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, boards, officials, directors, and other stakeholders.
  • Working understanding of statistical concepts and methods of data collection.
  • Ability to compile, research, and analyze information and compose and present comprehensive reports.
  • Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
  • Proficient in Google Suite
  • Juris Doctorate preferred


The salary range for this role is between $129,675 and $162,070.

Don't check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings

In the interest of employee health and safety during the pendency of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Obama Foundation is requiring that all prospective employees present proof that they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, or seek a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons, prior to their first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at careers@obama.org if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.