Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations

• POSITION: Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations
• LOCATION: Greenville, Texas
• WORK ARRANGEMENTS: Onsite
  
  
  

About The Opportunity

Northwest Talent Solutions is partnering with a premier aerospace and defense industry leader to recruit a Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. This strategic leadership role will drive workplace quality initiatives for a 2,400-person Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations organization, including management of a 1,500-person bargaining unit specializing in aircraft modernization.

What Sets Our Client Apart:

• Industry leader in aerospace technology and defense solutions
• Commitment to innovation and operational excellence
• Robust professional development and leadership training programs
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k) matching, and paid time off
• Relocation assistance available
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Strong focus on workplace quality and employee engagement
• Opportunity to shape strategic workforce initiatives at scale
  
  
  

Your Impact & Contributions:

• Lead strategic HR initiatives for a 2,400-person operations organization
• Drive labor relations strategy and contract negotiations for a 1,500-person bargaining unit
• Develop and execute workforce strategies aligned with annual operating plans
• Lead a team of six HR professionals including labor relations specialists and HR Business Partners
• Partner with sector leadership to optimize organizational effectiveness and engagement
• Implement data-driven HR strategies to enhance retention and workplace quality
• Guide leadership development and succession planning initiatives
• Manage complex labor negotiations and relationships with union leadership
  
  
  

What You Bring to Succeed:

• Track record of leading HR strategy in complex manufacturing environments
• Experience managing labor relations and contract negotiations in aerospace/defense
• Proven success developing and mentoring high-performing HR teams
• Strong business acumen and strategic planning capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Background implementing metrics-driven HR programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
  
  
  

Applicant Insights:

• Describe your experience leading labor relations strategy and union negotiations
• Share an example of a successful HR initiative you implemented that drove organizational change
• Outline your approach to developing and mentoring HR team members
• Explain how you've used HR metrics to drive business decisions
  
  
  

For confidential consideration, please apply with your resume, insights, and salary expectations.

Scale Beyond the Talent Bar

https://nwtalentsolutions.com/