Labor Relations Counsel

About Us

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates
141 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.

We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.

Our team promotes an inclusive environment in all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.

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 Endeavor’s 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…