Labor Relations Manager

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The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Manager to join our team.

Who are you? You are a bit of a unicorn, thriving in the world of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and fearlessly taking on the challenging world of Employee Relations. You are a diplomat and an analyst, a negotiator and a strategist. You are empathetic, solution-oriented, and a consummate team player. That's a high-level description of the Labor Relations Manager at the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.

Who are we? We are the owners/operators of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. We are a small but mighty team of 280-ish employees who take tremendous pride in the work we do and the important role we play in our community and the Reno-Tahoe region. We are Accounting professionals and Maintenance staff. We are Architects and Engineers, Police Officers and Operations Managers (and much more). And, we are undertaking the largest capital improvement project in the history of our Airport: MoreRNO ).

What's it like working on the People Operations Team? Reporting to the Director of People Operations, you will have the opportunity to put your strong experience to work establishing best practices and setting the standard in this new role. There's constantly something interesting happening at the RTAA, and as a member of "People Ops," you are always close to the heart of the action. We are a well-established team and are looking for ambition and expertise in equal measure as we guide our organization into an exciting era which will see the opening of a new RTAA Headquarters building (HQ) and new terminals. We are extremely culture-focused and work hard every day to keep our department and our organization moving forward in a positive direction. In short, it's busy, it's important, and it makes a difference to people in many ways. Also good to know, this is a working manager position with no direct reports. Read on for details.

Responsibilities: In This Role You Will

• Establish positive working relationships and provide ongoing support for RTAA managers with respect to employee relations and collective bargaining agreement (CBA) requirements. Provide counsel and coaching for managers and employees to assist with finding solutions in complex performance and disciplinary cases.
• Establish positive working relationships with shop stewards and other union/association representatives to improve collaboration and facilitate effective problem solving and conflict resolution when necessary.
• Serve as RTAA's Chief Negotiator during new or successor negotiations; perform analyses of union proposals; craft counter and initial proposal language, obtain/prepare cost data for RTAA and union proposals as needed.
• Administer and interpret provisions of RTAA collective bargaining agreements for management, supervisors, payroll and other employees; resolve disputes over contract interpretation, disciplinary procedures and actions, and other related issues.
• Manage grievance processes including compliance with timelines, grievance meetings and responses, and negotiated settlements; coordinate and assist with arbitration as requested. Collaborate with legal counsel as needed through Director of People Operations.
• Manage employee relations issues from complaint to resolution, recommending appropriate disciplinary actions up to and including termination. Assist with development of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), as needed and appropriate.
• Conduct through investigations regarding behavioral and performance issues in accordance with RTAA policies and provisions stipulated in Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Administer all compensation and other programs in accordance with their respective CBAs and applicable guidelines. Oversee data, pay and classification changes in the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and the performance management and timekeeping systems to ensure accurate and timely payroll data. Work closely with Payroll Administrator as needed.

This position is essential personnel as part of RTAA's Emergency Response Team and is required to respond to airport incidents as requested/required.

Entry Salary: $105,700 - $131,000 per year, with opportunity for additional merit-based increases to a range maximum of $156,400. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications. This position is salaried and exempt from overtime.

Benefits: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; and 14 paid holidays per year - just to name a few.

Minimum Requirements: Education | Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5+ years of increasingly responsible experience in People Operations/Human Resources with strong working knowledge of collective bargaining tactics and principles.
• 3+ years of labor relations experience, performed in a collectively bargained environment.
• 3 + years experience with employee relations practices from complaint to resolution.

Required Licensing and/or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Driver's License; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• SPHR/PHR or SHRM certification is highly preferred.
• Make sure you clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications listed on the job announcement through your detailed resume or manually entered work history.
• Please provide at least five years of employment history.
• If you had more than one position with the same employer, list each position separately along with the timeframe or dates you were in each position.
• Explain any gaps of employment of 6 months or more in the work history section. To do this, just add a "New Position" and write "Unemployed" for the company and what was occurring under the "Title" (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates. Please note, a statement in the "Summary" section is not sufficient to address gaps in employment.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

How to apply: Online applications are accepted at ). From there, click on the 'Apply Now' button to fill out the short Work History Questionnaire and/or upload your detailed resume and cover letter on or before Sunday, November 2, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment may close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. To find out more about the RTAA, visit Make sure your work history and/or resume clearly speaks to whether you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are the right person for this position. To find out more about the RTAA, visit

Review of Application: After submission, the application and/or resume will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met.

Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to completing and passing a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

Tips for Success

Good luck Please know we are here to help, so don't hesitate to call our People Operations Office at if you have any questions about the application, recruitment, and/or selection process, the physical demands of the position, or requests for a reasonable accommodation. We're happy to help.

The RTAA is an organization that thrives by living our core values and by honoring the dignity of all individuals. With teamwork, respect, versatility and a focus on excellence, we serve our employees and our community with pride and passion. We are a drug-free workplace, and an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a healthy work environment.