Director Labor Relations

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, and excellence

We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.

We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Come make a difference with us!

Job Location:Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations:Fort Worth, TX
Anticipated

Start Date:

10/16/2026
Number of Positions:1
Salary Range:$130,800 - $142,700

The BNSF Railway
Labor Relations Department is critical in fostering positive relationships between BNSF, our union employees, and their collective bargaining representatives. This team promotes business decisions that enable safe, satisfying, and financially rewarding work for all BNSF employees while ensuring efficient customer-driven support. With a focus on collaboration and communication, the Labor Relations Department helps to create a supportive and productive work environment for everyone at BNSF.

This is a full-time
position located in Fort Worth, TX. For certain positions, including this one, employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for when life happens, is important and respected.

Travel
is minimal
up to 25%.

The Director of Labor Relations serves as the primary labor relations leader supporting BNSF's Engineering Department, providing strategic guidance on collective bargaining agreement administration, workforce relations, grievance resolution, and labor negotiations. This role partners closely with Engineering leadership, union representatives, and cross-functional stakeholders to foster productive labor-management relationships, mitigate risk, and support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Lead the company's labor relations strategy by providing expert guidance on collective bargaining agreement interpretation, contract administration, grievance resolution, and workforce relations matters across a highly unionized environment.
• Represent and advocate for the organization in labor claims conferences, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings, leveraging strong research, writing, and presentation skills to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Build trusted partnerships with union leadership, business leaders, and key stakeholders to foster productive labor-management relationships, support employee engagement, and drive business objectives.
• Lead and support labor negotiations
  , including local agreements, contract modifications, and collective bargaining initiatives, while balancing operational needs, workforce considerations, and long-term organizational priorities.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify and resolve complex labor issues
  , developing proactive strategies that mitigate risk, ensure contractual compliance, and support safe and efficient operations.

Daily work is conducted in a safety indoor office environment.

Relocation
is required if located more than 50 miles from Fort Worth, TX. Relocation package may be provided for eligible candidates.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position.

This is notan exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and…