Director, Employee Relations - Hybrid - XPO : Job Details

What you need to succeed as a Director, Employee Relations at XPOMinimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in HR, Labor Relations, Management, Business or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience7-10 years of human resources and/or employee relations experience in both union and nonunion environments, specifically in advancing practices and policies designed to promote employee engagement and company valuesDemonstrated expertise in proactive labor relations, including union avoidance strategies, campaign planning and execution, and fostering positive employee engagement to mitigate organizing activity.Skilled in developing and implementing communication plans, training programs, and leadership coaching to support a union-free philosophy while maintaining compliance and trustDemonstrated experience in driving effective employee relations interventions, including consultation, issue resolution, and investigationsProven ability to communicate clearly and confidently across all organizational levels, including during time-sensitive or high-pressure situationsAbility and willingness to travel up to 75% of the time. Sometimes on short noticePreferred qualifications:Master's degree in HR, Management, Business or a related field10-15 years of significant labor and employee relations experience in a union environmentExperience developing and facilitating training programs for HR and field leadersProven ability to build trust, engagement and rapport with frontline employees Spoken and written bilingual skills (English/Spanish) About the Director, Employee Relations jobPay, benefits and more:Competitive compensation packageFull health insurance benefits are available on day oneLife and disability insuranceEarn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year 9 paid company holidays401(k) option with company matchEducation assistanceOpportunity to participate in a company incentive plan What you'll do on a typical day:Travel regularly to frontline locations to assess workplace climate, coach leaders, and build rapport with employeesPromote fairness, engagement, and issue resolution through proactive field presence and employee relations programsAdvise leaders on positive relations strategies and tactics, conduct investigations, and resolve issues driving employee discontentDesign and execute site-specific union avoidance strategies, including messaging and risk assessments, to maintain a positive and union-free work environmentDevelop and deliver interactive training tools for HR leaders and field operations that reinforce trust, compliance, and a Better Together cultureBalance between projects and crisis response is a critical component for success in the positionCommunicate effectively with senior leaders and frontline employees and promptly produce effective written communications that concisely summarizes issues with recommended solutions and design and deliver effective and engaging training sessionsPossess a demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence field operations leaders, human resources, and employees; to analyze multiple levels of employee/management feedback to identify risks and gaps; to create, audit, and sustain positive workplace relations programs; and to design and conduct positive workplace relations training that drives best practices in support of our Better Together culture About XPOXPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. Review XPO's candidate privacy statement here.