Labor Relations Specialist

About the role

Provides Labor Relations support services to Field Organizations. Responsible for assisting Labor Relations Manager administering the Company Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to ensure it is uniformly applied in accordance with contractual requirements, its negotiated meaning/intent, and applicable laws/statutes.

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 construction supervisory role.
• OR Associate's degree in business management, labor relations, or human resources, and 5 years of professional experience in labor relations, business services, human resources, or construction supervisory role.
• OR High School Diploma/GED and 7 years of professional experience in labor relations, business services, human resources, construction supervisory role, or 5 years of journeyman craft experience.
• Strong Microsoft computing skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs routine labor relations functions following established procedures, including wage administration, safety, EEO, and training.
• Performs work that is varied, may be somewhat difficult in character, and requires discretion and independent judgment.
• Researches, analyzes data, and prepares recommendations on assigned projects.
• Displays good communication skills with the ability to apply theory and practice in carrying out assignments.
• Uses independent, sound, creative judgment in solving complex problems.
• Establishes and monitors absenteeism, turnover, and productivity programs.
• Provides assistance to line management on labor relations matters.
• Assists in the development and implementation of labor relations policies and procedures.
• Prepares reports in conformance with legal requirements or organization needs.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with Local Union Officers and Representatives.
• Supports the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work to protect self, others, and the environment.
• Other tasks may be assigned based on business needs and department supervisor requests.

Physical requirements

Office Field Non-Manual. Performs deskwork, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operations. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal or informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. This position is located at the WTP Site (22 miles north of Richland).

Schedule

Works a 4 × 10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Security requirements

• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Amentum visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and 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 (required even if teleworking).
• Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concerns—including sensitive countries, state sponsors of terrorism, countries of risk, and other designated countries—are subject to additional security requirements.

Pay

$89,099.71 – $136,321.63 per year.

Original posting: 10/20/2026 – 11/03/2026.