Employee Relations Specialist

About the role

Airbus Commercial is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join our HR team in Kinston, North Carolina, Mobile, AL, and Wichita, KS. The role champions Airbus values and culture by partnering with leaders and employees to resolve conflict and promote a culture of teamwork, respect, trust, and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operationalize Airbus values through the employment relationship with our employees and leadership.
• Act as Front-Line Focal Point for Airbus ER and assigned portfolio.
• Support development and immersion of Employee Relations. ER strategy for each of the assigned business units, creating and cultivating tools and processes supporting ER.
• Make data-driven recommendations to improve ER processes.
• Facilitate, at a tactical level, the feedback loop on ER issues to the Business and the Director of Employee Relations.
• Maintain current knowledge and awareness of immediate HR issues: internal policies and practices, state and federal employment regulations, public social issues, and current interpersonal/team dynamics.
• Data analysis and comparisons of Business Unit Assessment data for the region.
• Support the delivery of ER support to various business units, as needed to include training, tool and process deployment.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and leaders to develop, manage, and evolve employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Conduct People Matter investigations following the Airbus method.
• Escalate difficult or complex cases to the Director of Employee Relations when appropriate.
• Present investigation findings and recommendations to disciplinary committees as required.
• Provide feedback to the reporter(s) upon completion of the investigation.
• Support difficult conversations when requested by HRBPs and/or business leaders.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and leaders to implement and communicate new policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field.
• 7+ years engaged in HR, Management, Labor Relations, Compliance or Legal with an emphasis in labor issues.
• Experience conducting investigations and leading difficult conversations.
• Experience working with both hourly and salaried employees.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor law including EEO, FMLA, FLSA, etc.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Aerospace industry experience, experience in a manufacturing environment, experience working for a complex, international organization.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan, and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Onsite 100%.