Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist

SAIC•Flexwork, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced and strategic Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist to join its Human Resources team. The specialist will serve as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and leadership, focusing on employee relations and union/labor relations. The role works closely with union representatives, supports collective bargaining and contract administration, and helps maintain constructive labor-management relationships. It contributes to a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment by managing complex employee and labor relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws, and supporting employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. The position can be worked 100% remotely within the United States. The specialist serves as the primary point of contact for employee and labor relations issues; investigates complaints and grievances; advises on company policies and collective bargaining agreements; partners with legal counsel; and supports managers through tools, resources, and training. The role also helps maintain policies and procedures aligned with current legal requirements and monitors legislative and regulatory changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive HR, employee relations, or labor relations experience, with strong hands-on experience in union and labor relations.
Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee and labor relations cases, including union grievances.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, and NLRA, and their application in unionized settings.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise investigation reports and labor relations documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess risk, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to build trust and credibility with employees, managers, union representatives, and leaders at all levels.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field.
Professional HR certification such as PHR or SPHR.
Experience in a multi-state or multi-site organization with both union and non-union populations.
Extensive, direct experience in union and labor relations, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance handling.
Experience with HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management concerns.
Conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations into employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other misconduct, in union and non-union environments.
Manage formal union grievances, conduct related workplace investigations, and represent the organization during mediations, arbitrations, and other labor-management dispute resolution processes.
Document investigation findings, maintain accurate case files, and recommend corrective actions in partnership with HR leadership and legal counsel.
Advise managers and employees on company policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements, ensuring consistent and fair application.
Support or participate in collective bargaining and contract renewals, interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements, and address contract compliance issues and workplace disputes.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
Review, develop, and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to reflect current legal requirements and best practices.
Partner with legal counsel on complex employment and labor matters, litigation support, and responses to EEOC, DOL, NLRB, and other regulatory agency charges.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment and labor relations and communicate relevant updates to HR leadership and management.
Develop and deliver tools, resources, and training to build manager capability in employee and labor relations and promote a positive, compliant workplace culture.