Labor Relations Specialist

Amentum • Richland, WA

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About The Position

Provides labor relations support services to field organizations and assists the Labor Relations Manager in administering the Company Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The role helps ensure the CBA is applied uniformly and consistently with contractual requirements, its negotiated meaning and intent, and applicable laws and statutes.

Under general supervision, the Specialist performs routine labor relations functions using established procedures. Work may include wage administration, safety, EEO, and training. The position involves varied and sometimes difficult work requiring discretion and independent judgment, research and analysis, and preparation of recommendations on assigned projects. The role supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality to protect employees, others, and the environment.

The position is located at the WTP Site, 22 miles north of Richland, and follows a Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. Applicants must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without current or future Amentum visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including employment and education verification, and obtaining a Department of Energy badge for Hanford Site access. Additional security requirements may apply to non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as presenting heightened security concerns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, labor relations, or human resources and 3 years of professional experience in labor relations, business services, human resources, or a construction supervisory role; OR an associate degree in one of those fields and 5 years of such professional experience; OR a high school diploma/GED and 7 years of such professional experience, or 5 years of journeyman craft experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to apply theory and practice in carrying out assignments.
• Ability to use independent, sound, and creative judgment to solve complex problems.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site, including when teleworking.
• Must be able to perform deskwork involving writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operations, and participate in presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other contacts requiring long periods of sitting.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Microsoft computing skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Labor Relations Manager with administering the Company Collective Bargaining Agreement and promoting uniform application in accordance with contractual requirements, negotiated meaning and intent, and applicable laws and statutes.
• Perform routine labor relations functions under general supervision and established procedures, potentially including wage administration, safety, EEO, and training.
• Research and analyze data and prepare recommendations on assigned projects.
• Establish and monitor absenteeism, turnover, and productivity programs.
• Provide assistance to line management on labor relations matters.
• Assist in developing and implementing labor relations policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports in accordance with legal requirements or organizational needs.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with Local Union Officers and Representatives.
• Support the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing safety and quality in work performance to protect self, others, and the environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level