Lead People Relations Consultant, Labor Relations

Lead People Relations Consultant, Labor Relations

The Lead People Relations Consultant, Labor Relations is responsible for leading complex labor relations matters, managing labor relations strategy and execution, and providing high-level consultation to leaders on represented workforce matters and workplace issues with significant organizational impact. This role serves as a senior labor relations subject matter expert and people leader, with responsibility for guiding and developing team members, overseeing complex casework, and ensuring consistent, thoughtful, and high-quality labor relations support across the organization. The position partners closely with senior leaders, People Business Partners, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to support sound decision-making, effective labor-management relationships, and consistent application of collective bargaining agreements, policies, and workplace practices. The Lead also serves as the escalation point for the Labor Relations team, leading the strategy, coordination, and execution of collective bargaining, meet and confer activity, grievance escalation, contract administration matters, and other complex labor relations issues.

Base Pay InformationThe national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. Pay Grade 22. $93,445 - $202,465

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A. Important Work Authorization Information Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.