Senior Level Labor Relations Consultant Jobs
Senior level labor relations consultant jobs place experienced professionals at the helm of labor strategy, collective bargaining outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that execute agreements and resolve disputes. Openings are concentrated across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Advocate Aurora Health, Einstein Community Health Associates, and Eaton hiring at this level now.
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OPEN RECRUITMENT
Executive Service Position
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)
If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a strategic and highly experienced Director of Labor and Employee Relations (DOT Executive VI) to lead labor-management relations across the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). This position is responsible for shaping labor strategy, leading collective bargaining efforts, and fostering productive partnerships with union leadership. The Director serves as the Secretary of Transportation’s designee for Step II grievance hearings and disciplinary appeals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Directing all labor relations activities and ensuring compliance with TSHRS statutes, regulations, and policies.
- Leading collective bargaining efforts, including participation in DBM negotiations for AFSCME and MPEC MOUs and serving as lead negotiator for IAFF Local 1732 and FOP Lodge 34.
- Serving as the primary liaison with DBM, the Governor’s Office, union leadership, and MDOT management, and leading Labor Management Committee meetings.
- Overseeing grievance and dispute resolution processes, including settlement conferences, Step II hearings, arbitrations, and mediations.
- Administering and ensuring consistent application of collective bargaining agreements and MOUs.
- Reviewing EER activities and providing guidance and training to ensure consistent and compliant labor relations practices.
- Advising executive leadership on labor relations strategy, risks, and emerging issues.
The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).
This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in labor and employee relations, including extensive collective bargaining and union negotiations. Three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Deep expertise in union negotiations, contract administration, and dispute resolution within a complex, multi-union environment.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, grievance handling, and arbitration processes.
- Excellent communication, persuasion, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Juris Doctorate (preferred but not required)
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Licenses & Certifications
None.
OPEN RECRUITMENT
Executive Service Position
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)
If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking a strategic and highly experienced Director of Labor and Employee Relations (DOT Executive VI) to lead labor-management relations across the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). This position is responsible for shaping labor strategy, leading collective bargaining efforts, and fostering productive partnerships with union leadership. The Director serves as the Secretary of Transportation’s designee for Step II grievance hearings and disciplinary appeals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Directing all labor relations activities and ensuring compliance with TSHRS statutes, regulations, and policies.
- Leading collective bargaining efforts, including participation in DBM negotiations for AFSCME and MPEC MOUs and serving as lead negotiator for IAFF Local 1732 and FOP Lodge 34.
- Serving as the primary liaison with DBM, the Governor’s Office, union leadership, and MDOT management, and leading Labor Management Committee meetings.
- Overseeing grievance and dispute resolution processes, including settlement conferences, Step II hearings, arbitrations, and mediations.
- Administering and ensuring consistent application of collective bargaining agreements and MOUs.
- Reviewing EER activities and providing guidance and training to ensure consistent and compliant labor relations practices.
- Advising executive leadership on labor relations strategy, risks, and emerging issues.
The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).
This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Law, Public Administration, or related field.
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in labor and employee relations, including extensive collective bargaining and union negotiations. Three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Deep expertise in union negotiations, contract administration, and dispute resolution within a complex, multi-union environment.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, grievance handling, and arbitration processes.
- Excellent communication, persuasion, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
- Juris Doctorate (preferred but not required)
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Licenses & Certifications
None.
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Senior Level Labor Relations Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level labor relations consultant job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have led complex negotiations, managed grievance arbitration processes end to end, and advised leadership on labor strategy. Demonstrating ownership over past outcomes, such as successfully negotiating a multi-year contract or building a compliance framework from scratch, carries far more weight than credentials alone. A history of mentoring junior consultants or guiding HR teams through union campaigns also signals readiness for these roles.
Which companies hire senior level labor relations consultants?
Companies hiring senior level labor relations consultants right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Einstein Community Health Associates, and Eaton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large unionized employers, government agencies, healthcare systems, and consulting firms that need seasoned advisors to manage high-stakes labor environments.
Are there remote senior level labor relations consultant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer size and sector. About 40% of senior level labor relations consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting growing employer flexibility even for roles that have traditionally required on-site presence during negotiations or arbitration proceedings. Fully remote positions tend to concentrate in policy advisory and consulting functions rather than direct workplace labor relations.
What makes a labor relations consultant role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope, not just experience. At this stage, consultants are expected to set labor strategy rather than execute someone else's plan, lead collective bargaining at the table, manage relationships with union leadership independently, and guide junior staff or HR business partners through complex situations. The work involves high-stakes decisions with organizational consequences, and employers expect minimal oversight.
Which industries hire the most senior level labor relations consultants?
Senior level labor relations consultant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to employ large unionized workforces or operate under complex regulatory frameworks, driving sustained demand for senior-level expertise in contract administration, labor compliance, and dispute resolution.