Employee Relations Specialist - Wayne NJ
About The Position
Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At BAE Aerospace & Mission Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. BAE is a matrix organization with a well established Human Resources Shared Services delivery model. We are high performing, and growing team, seeking a dynamic Employee Relations professional to complement our Fort Wayne IN sites. The ideal candidate will have two years of HR Generalist experience including one year of solid Employee Relations focus. This position partners with the local site leadership team in helping to drive efforts in the areas of positive and proactive employee relations, performance management and site culture within a respectful workplace.
Requirements
- 2 to 4 years HR experience with at least 1 year of proven Employee Relations experience.
- Familiarity with operating in a unionized environment and the ability to navigate the nuances of a collective bargaining framework.
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Proven decision-making using sound judgment while complying with applicable policies, procedures, principles, union agreements, and Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
- Ability to build strong relationships and exhibit sound interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a shared services HR delivery model.
- Experience working in a large matrix organization.
Responsibilities
- Local, day-to-day HR support with a focus on employee relations. This includes conducting thorough and timely investigations for assigned employee and management community (fact-finding, counseling, tracking, follow through, providing appropriate recommendations, closure, etc.). This role operates within a unionized environment, requiring a baseline understanding of how collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) influence day-to-day employee interactions.
- Counsel employees and management; recommending course of action based on employment law, corporate policy, company practices and procedures, applicable union contracts, and business needs.
- Deliver guidance and counsel on subjects such as performance management, corrective actions, change management, employee leaves of absence, accommodations, Worker’s Compensation, etc.; drive to conclusion as appropriate while ensuring alignment with both corporate policy and contractual obligations.
- Advise and support management in the implementation and delivery of HR programs.
- Champion the company’s commitment to site initiatives including culture, wellness, security, safety, etc. focusing on employee engagement and Company culture.
- Other projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
