Vice President - Workforce Strategy & Employee Relations

Responsibilities

• Develop practical frameworks to encourage consistency, accountability, and strong leadership practices across multiple locations
• Advise senior leaders on sensitive employee matters, operational risk, and workforce planning
• Lead labor strategy, including negotiations, contract administration, and dispute resolution
• Oversee high-level employee relations matters, such as investigations and workplace concerns
• Identify patterns and recurring concerns affecting retention, morale, or operational performance
• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on workforce relations and organizational support
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership through organizational change and complex people-related situations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 15+ years of senior-level experience in labor relations, employee relations, workforce strategy, or HR leadership
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation and labor practices
• Proven success managing confidential, high-impact organizational matters
• Strong background in labor negotiations and workforce risk management
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership
• Experience managing complex workforce environments across multiple locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale operational organizations
• Graduate degree or advanced professional certification
• Strong track record of developing and mentoring teams
• Experience building scalable employee relations frameworks
• Background leading workforce initiatives in unionized environments

Benefits

• Base salary range: $160,000 to $280,000 (depending on experience)
• Annual incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Additional long-term growth opportunities

About the Company

Keller Executive Search partners with well-established national organizations to find high-impact leadership talent. Our clients operate in complex, fast-moving environments that require strategic expertise and strong organizational judgment.