Regional Director of Labor Relations (Remote Opportunities)
Apply NowCompany: Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
The Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Regional Director of Labor Relations for NYC to join our Labor Relations Team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Hotel Operations teams, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to how our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Flexible work schedules
Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board-from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The Regional Director of Labor Relations for NYC acts as the liaison between the Hotel Managers and the Business Agents from the Hotel Trades Council (Union). The Regional Manager will focus on dispute resolution and contract interpretation. The Regional Manager will report directly to the Head of Labor Relations and collaborate with Human Resources and Hotel Leadership to conduct and advise on investigations and grievances, as well as strategize on operational goals. This position will provide support for fourteen (14) Hyatt properties in New York City. Bulleted list of key aspects of the role:
Oversee the daily administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with the Union.
Maintain grievance log and prepare statistical reports in partnership with the broader regional labor team.
Actively support managers and supervisors in the investigation of grievances with a focus on proactively resolving them internally.
Represent the Hotel and act as the spokesperson at grievance meetings.
Educate and guide managers and supervisors through the grievance process and on contract interpretation.
Develop and maintain ongoing lists of management initiatives and proposals for future contract negotiations.
Educate managers and supervisors on the effects of historical work practices as well as actions that impact work practices.
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Regional Director of Labor Relations for NYC to join our Labor Relations Team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Hotel Operations teams, where you'll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests across the organization.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apart-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to how our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Flexible work schedules
Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board-from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
The Regional Director of Labor Relations for NYC acts as the liaison between the Hotel Managers and the Business Agents from the Hotel Trades Council (Union). The Regional Manager will focus on dispute resolution and contract interpretation. The Regional Manager will report directly to the Head of Labor Relations and collaborate with Human Resources and Hotel Leadership to conduct and advise on investigations and grievances, as well as strategize on operational goals. This position will provide support for fourteen (14) Hyatt properties in New York City. Bulleted list of key aspects of the role:
Oversee the daily administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with the Union.
Maintain grievance log and prepare statistical reports in partnership with the broader regional labor team.
Actively support managers and supervisors in the investigation of grievances with a focus on proactively resolving them internally.
Represent the Hotel and act as the spokesperson at grievance meetings.
Educate and guide managers and supervisors through the grievance process and on contract interpretation.
Develop and maintain ongoing lists of management initiatives and proposals for future contract negotiations.
Educate managers and supervisors on the effects of historical work practices as well as actions that impact work practices.