Employee Relations Partner (Onsite)

RTX•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? Pratt & Whitney has an exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Partner at our Columbus, GA facility. You will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing workplace at our Columbus, GA site. Serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, you will help resolve complex employee relations matters, strengthen leadership capability, and drive consistency in how people practices are applied across the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence culture, mitigate risk, and enable business performance by ensuring employees feel heard, supported, and treated with integrity. If you are energized by solving meaningful workplace challenges and partnering closely with leaders to make a real impact, this role offers both visibility and purpose.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 8 or more years of progressive human resources experience OR an advanced degree with 5 or more years of progressive human resources experience
Experience coaching managers and leaders through performance management and employee relations matters
Experience conducting employee relations investigations and recommending corrective actions
Experience interpreting and applying HR policies and employment regulations
Experience partnering with business leaders without direct supervisory authority

Nice To Haves

Prior employee relations experience in a manufacturing or highly matrixed environment
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend practical solutions
Experience training and influencing leaders on employee relations and people practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Prior experience in a supervisory/managerial role

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to address complex employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations, corrective actions, and policy application
Coach and advise managers on performance and behavior management, employee development, and effective people practices
Analyze employee relations trends and data to identify root causes and recommend proactive strategies, programs, and solutions
Conduct and manage employee relations investigations, including documentation, communication of status, and preparation of investigation summaries and recommendations
Counsel employees on performance expectations, career development, and workplace concerns
Support compliance with federal and state employment laws and internal policies
Collaborate with HR, Legal, Ethics, and business stakeholders to resolve employee relations issues objectively and consistently
Lead and facilitate training for leaders on employee relations topics, processes, and compliance requirements
Support termination and separation processes to ensure consistency, compliance, and professionalism
Facilitate employee insight sessions and leverage survey results to support action planning and continuous improvement