Director of Labor Relations - Waldorf Astoria New York

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York is seeking an accomplished Director of Labor Relations to join its leadership team.

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic labor relations leader with Local 6 Union management experience to shape employee relations, strengthen partnerships, and help lead labor strategy at one of New York City’s most legendary luxury hotels.

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Director of Labor Relations , you’re not just leading the hotel’s labor relations function – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

Lead labor relations strategy: Design, implement, and oversee labor relations strategy to align with organizational goals, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, and statutory requirements

Oversee labor disputes: Lead negotiations, grievances, mediations, arbitrations, and labor claims, including EEOC charges and local/state employment issues

Provide expert guidance: Advise senior leadership on labor-related matters, offering strategic support in conflict resolution, legal compliance, and decision-making

Ensure legal compliance: Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, regulations, and court rulings, ensuring fair and consistent application of procedures across the organization.

Oversee wage administration: Ensure strategic alignment and accurate application of wage policies, maintaining compliance with labor agreements and compensation structures.

Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

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