HR Labor Relations Specialist
About The Position
The HR Labor Relations Specialist is an on-site role providing broad human resources support, including employee and union labor relations, onboarding, and leave administration. The role ensures compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Working with the HR Manager, the Specialist supports organizational objectives, positive employee relations, and responsive HR services that contribute to operational success. The position coordinates HR-related processes but is not the sole administrator or owner of corporate benefits, leave, payroll, or centralized HR programs. The Specialist advises employees and supervisors on HR policies and employment matters; supports investigations, conflict resolution, corrective action, performance management, and grievance administration; coordinates leave, benefits communications, and employee support; and works with NASSCO HR Shared Services on HRIS transactions and other centralized functions. The role maintains employee records and documentation, supports compliance and operational needs, and responds to inquiries. Regular on-site attendance is essential. Work may involve office, production, shipyard, and vessel environments, including variable temperatures and noise and use of required personal protective equipment. Weekend work or extended hours may be required.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience supporting employee relations, compliance, HR operations, and/or labor relations.
- Knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and employment life-cycle processes.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, PFMLA, and EEO requirements.
- Knowledge of HR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and general office procedures.
- Knowledge of employee relations principles and workplace investigations.
- Knowledge of onboarding, benefits, and leave administration.
- Ability to interpret and apply employment laws, HR policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Effective communication with employees, management, applicants, and external partners.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintain professional working relationships, prioritize changing demands, identify and research issues, escalate concerns appropriately, and protect confidential HR information.
- Regular, reliable on-site attendance and dependable transportation.
- Must comply with company safety, security, and regulatory requirements and be able to obtain and maintain required site access credentials, including DBIDS or CAC access if applicable.
- Must become familiar with and comply with the Employee Handbook, Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, speak, hear, and operate office equipment regularly; occasionally lift, carry, or move office materials and supplies; and walk throughout office, production, and shipyard environments as needed.
- May occasionally board vessels, enter production areas, and wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed footwear.
- Must be able to access work locations, including government and private shipyards and/or vessels.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- An associate degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, shipyard, or unionized workforce preferred.
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification preferred but not required.
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors or PeopleSoft preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and leave administration.
- Advise employees and supervisors regarding HR policies and employment-related questions.
- Assist with conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and performance management.
- Support employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management processes.
- Assist with interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and grievance administration.
- Coordinate with NASSCO HR Shared Services regarding HRIS transactions, benefits, payroll, compliance, and other centralized HR functions.
- Coordinate leave administration, benefits communication, and employee support activities.
- Coordinate employee recognition initiatives.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation in accordance with company and legal requirements.
- Prepare reports and maintain documentation.
- Support HR compliance and operational needs.
- Respond to employee and management inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- Paid vacation accrued from date of hire at 2.31 hours for every week worked.
- Seven paid holidays and one personal day per year.
- 401(k) plan with a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election.
- Tuition and training reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
