Employee Relations Specialist II

BAE Systems • Nashua, NH

6d • $67,406 - $114,590 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting employee relations activities, serving as the primary point of contact for the Employee Relations/ Labor Relations team for leave absence (LOA) in partnership with the designated ESHR LOA team member. This role will have responsibilities for assisting the department with the adoption and day-to-day use of AI tools in HR processes. This role focuses on delivering consistent employee support, ensuring compliance with policies, and improving efficiency through responsible use of technology.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of HR practices and employee relations concepts
• Basic knowledge of leave of absence process and employment laws
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Comfort learning and using new technology, including AI-based tools
• Attention to detail and accuracy, and problem solving
• Customer focused mindset, with a learning agility and adaptability

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in HR, customer service, or administrative support roles
• Exposure to HR systems, case management tools, or data tracking systems
• Interest and knowledge in HR technology, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Completing employee relations investigations when cases arise
• Supporting investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and maintaining case files
• Assist in ensuring consistent application of company policies and workplace standards
• Provide basic guidance to employees and managers on performance concerns, workplace expectations, and conflict resolution
• Act as the primary point of contact for all leave of absence inquiries within the ERLR team
• Partner with ESHR LOA lead to educate employees and managers on LOA policies, eligibility, and procedures, FMLA, ADA, company leave policies
• Escalate complex or sensitive leave situations to ESHR LOA lead & Program Team members as required
• Support the implementation and day-to-day use of AI tools, particularly in employee relations, and onboarding activities
• Onboarding tasks for new hires across sector
• Utilize AI tools to assist with documentation, trend tracking, and administrative efficiencies.
• Help maintain data quality and ensure proper use of AI systems in alignment with company guidelines and policies
• Provide basic support and guidance to team members on AI tools and processes
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows using AI and share recommendations with leadership.
• Ensure all AI usage follows data privacy, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed