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VP of Employee Relations - 50-70% travel required

Naperville, Illinois Permanent USD225,000 - USD275,000 per year View Job Description
A large North American manufacturing organization is seeking a VP of Labor & Employee Relations to lead enterprise-wide labor and employee relations strategy across a multi-site manufacturing network in the U.S. and Canada. This executive will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, HR, Operations, Legal, and plant management teams, helping shape workforce strategy, mitigate organizational risk, and foster a high-performing employee culture.
  • Highest ranking employee relations employee within a multi-national organization
  • Vast autonomy and a comprehensive compensation package

About Our Client

A renowned organization within the FMGC/food & beverage space.

Job Description

  • Lead enterprise-wide labor relations strategy, including collective bargaining negotiations and union engagement.
  • Advise executive and operational leaders on labor relations, employee relations, investigations, discipline, organizational change, and workforce planning.
  • Oversee grievance management, arbitration preparation, contract interpretation, and labor-related legal matters.
  • Develop proactive employee relations strategies that promote engagement, trust, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
  • Establish governance frameworks, playbooks, training programs, and reporting tools to drive consistency and accountability across locations.
  • Partner closely with HR, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Total Rewards teams to support effective workforce management and business performance.
  • Monitor labor and employment law trends and translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful VP of Employee Relations should have:

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in labor relations, employee relations, human resources, employment law, or a related field.
  • Significant experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or other multi-site operational environments.
  • Demonstrated first chair success leading collective bargaining negotiations and managing union relationships.
  • Strong expertise in grievance handling, arbitrations, workplace investigations, and employee relations matters.
  • Ability to travel up to 70% of the time.
  • Strategic yet hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at both the executive and site levels.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $225,000 - $275,000 dependent on experience.
  • Annual bonus of 30% + long-term incentives
  • 401k match, PTO, and medical benefits.



Interested in leading employee relations for a large multinational organization? Apply today!

Contact
Christopher Scheel
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7085049

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Employee Relations
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Naperville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Christopher Scheel
Job Reference
JN-082026-7085049
 

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