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Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks an enthusiastic Head of Labor Relations to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the Operations, HR and Legal teams, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues and guests.Who We AreAt Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities to 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 PeopleWhat sets us apart is our purpose-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 the tremendous way 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 schedule and location• Work-life benefits including wellbeing 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 matchOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionOur success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board-from who we hire and develop, organizations we support, and who 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 AreAs 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 Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results driven and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.Qualifications: This role leads Hyatt’s labor relations function for the Americas, setting and executing regional strategy regarding contract negotiation, union-backed legislation and mitigation efforts. This role also oversees the team responsible for administration of the organization’s collective bargaining relationships and agreements, including the grievance process, arbitrations and litigation. In addition, this person works with Hyatt’s owners and development team to advise on union implications with development opportunities, and to structure transactions from a labor standpoint.• Act as lead spokesperson and team leader in major labor negotiations, providing direct oversight of the negotiation process. • Provide counsel to SVPs, GMs and owners on labor and employee relations issues, including potential acquisitions, divestitures and new development projects. • Partner with feasibility to ensure due diligence occurs from a labor perspective for acquisitions and new developments, and to provide valuation impact for divestitures. • Serve as Trustee on numerous Taft-Hartley Employee Benefit Funds, including Health & Welfare, Pension, Training, Scholarship, 401(k) and Labor/Management Cooperative funds. • Provide functional expertise to hotel teams for key operational strategies including technology implementation, service standards and other aspects of job design impacting union colleagues• Set strategy for outside labor counsel, providing direction as needed (ex: response to ULP charges, administrative law judge proceedings, arbitration and any related court litigation).QualificationsExperience Required: • 15 years of experience in labor relations for the hospitality industry, with a proven track record of success• Experience working directly for a hospitality company or union preferredExperience Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, hospitality, business or a related field• JD (Juris Doctor) preferred• Trustee training through International EE Benefits Foundation preferredThe position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.________________________________________ We welcome you: Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better. The salary range for this position is $202,500.00- $270,000.00. This position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus. The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate. We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place.