Labor Relations Counsel

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection Endeavor operates141 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States Canada and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis Minn. Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta Cincinnati Detroit Minneapolis New York and Raleigh-Durham and 11 maintenance bases across our network.

The Labor Relations Counsel will provide knowledgeable counsel on employment law collective bargaining and compliance while partnering with operational leaders to foster positive employee relationships. This position influences labor strategy ensures legal compliance and supports operational excellence through collaborative leadership. The incumbent will mentor the Labor & Employee Relations Consultants and HR compliance team in a matrixed capacity providing guidance and direction to drive consistency and best practices across the organization.

• Provides advice consultation and direction to Endeavor Leaders to resolve employee relations issues involving a variety of areas such as corrective action workplace behavior performance and attendance. Supports and mentors Labor & Employee Relations Consultants (LERCs) in the conducting of internal investigations and preparation of investigative reports.
• Responds to employment law issues and is responsible for updating and consistent application of all Endeavor employment-related policies.
• Directly involved with the administration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreements including representing Endeavor at grievance hearings mediation and arbitration. Coordinates and manages arbitration under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide support for and represent management in various collective bargaining activities with Endeavor union groups. This will include researching bargaining history and preparation of Company contract proposals Memoranda of Understanding and Letters of Agreement.
• Research and prepare Employer Position Statements in response to charges presented through city state and federal agencies (EEOC Department of Labor various state Departments of Human Rights) and administrative hearings such as unemployment.
• Serve as a liaison with Delta Legal and outside counsel in various employment-related litigation.
• Ensures Endeavors ongoing legal compliance with all local state and federal laws and ordinances as well as Endeavor/Delta Policies pertaining to document retention information security and privacy. Provide support and counsel to executive leadership on these issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Provide advice counsel and mentorship to Labor and Employee Relations Consultants (LERCs) and HR Compliance team.

• Ethics and Values - Recognized as a highly ethical leader internally and externally. Influential in the airline industry due to ethical reputation and way of doing business. Leads the organization as an active and visible servant leader - communicating the commitment and support that Endeavor leaders have to employee and business success.
• Knows Our Business - Knows our competition and what drives our market niche. Has expertise experience or connections that provide context for making wise and informed business decisions. Engages the organization in constructive problem-solving and encourages all employees to think creatively and use their expertise to continually solve problems challenge assumptions and prevent stagnation.
• Builds Trust and Decision Making - Communicates organizational changes and decisions in a thorough way providing insight into rationales for decisions and allowing opportunity for questioning and challenge. Shows commitment to transparency and continual learning.
• Drive for Results by Inspiring Others - Understands that key measurements will drive results and works to identify those most critical to communicating priorities and allocating resources appropriately. Inspires support for the organizations mission in the community and the industry. Articulates a vision for where the industry is going in the future by inspiring and mobilizing others to action.
• Know Your Team/Leading People - As a leader proactively sees opportunities for talented and diverse staff to work with upper leadership to promote development and results. Communicates clear and consistent messages to reinforce priorities for employee engagement inclusion and development.
• Director Traits at Endeavor Self-Awareness; Versatile Business Knowledge; Actively Manages Change; Effectively Leads Teams; Organizational Savvy; Influence and Operational Leadership

• J.D. from an accredited law school required as well as 5 7 years of employee relations and labor relations experience with experience working with the Railway Labor Act in an airline setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of labor and employment law including state and federal leave and disability and discrimination laws (FMLA ADA Title VII and various state Human Rights and Civil Rights Acts).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate well with all levels of employee work groups.
• Solid computer skills needed including knowledge of word processing spreadsheets and HRIS systems.
• Experience leading teams (directly and/or indirectly) and matrix organizational relationships to achieve common goals toward positive employee relationships with employees.
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience as first or second chair in labor negotiations.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to build and support relationships with all levels of Endeavor leadership and union counterparts. Position requires a prominent level of integrity and ability to build trust.

• Must be able to work extra hours including weekends/holidays and travel when necessary.
• Some physical exertion such as pulling pushing reaching bending sitting standing walking and lifting such as boxes bags and electronic equipment not in excess of 30 pounds.
• May involve long periods of sitting.
• Work is performed in a typical office environment subject to critical deadlines.

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80 air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance Short and Long-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and voluntary supplementary benefit options