Labor Relations Specialist (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Labor Relations organization is seeking an experienced or senior Labor Relations Specialist to join its team in Wichita, Kansas. The ideal candidate has broad experience in labor relations, positive employee relations, and employee engagement, and takes a proactive approach to identifying issues, generating ideas, and developing solutions. The specialist manages labor relations activities for unionized employees, advises management, HR, and employees on complex labor issues, and works with union representatives to investigate and resolve grievances and disputes. The role partners across legal, HR, operations, and business functions to mitigate labor risks, support organizational objectives, and promote a culture of trust, engagement, collaboration, and respectful problem solving. The position is on Shift 1. Relocation is available based on candidate eligibility. Successful candidates must satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. This is not an export-control or safety-sensitive position, and no security clearance is required. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working with HR labor and/or employment-related laws, policies, and procedures, particularly the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
At least 3 years of experience creating and developing strategy plans and/or executing strategies and managing projects.
At least 3 years of experience working with labor unions.
At least 3 years of experience managing sensitive labor issues that required emotional intelligence to resolve conflicts and support employee well-being.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher.
For Level 4: 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience communicating effectively with multiple levels of an organization.
At least 5 years of experience with collective bargaining and a union-represented workforce.
Experience influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior business leaders across functions, with excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Experience identifying and mitigating risks to maintain management rights.
Experience with negotiations.
Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day labor relations activities for unionized employees, including contract interpretation and enforcement.
Investigate and resolve grievances and disputes in collaboration with union representatives and management.
Provide strategic advice, counsel, and interpretation to management, HR, and employees on complex labor relations issues.
Collaborate with legal, HR, and operations teams to mitigate labor risks and support organizational objectives.
Analyze labor trends, prepare reports, and recommend proactive solutions to improve labor-management relations.
Build strong partnerships with business leaders, HR Generalists, and HR functions to develop integrated solutions that foster relationships, trust, and engagement.
Partner with labor relations specialists and functional partners to integrate and execute key actions following union negotiations and work environment assessments.
Promote collaboration and a respectful approach to grievance resolution and problem solving with union counterparts.