Labor Relations Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior)

About the role

The Boeing Company’s Labor Relations organization is currently seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to join our team in Everett, WA. We are open to a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level and Senior specialists to find the best fit for this position.

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 guidance and training to managers and supervisors on labor relations policies, contract provisions, employee relations strategies and best practices
• 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
• Provide innovative ideas/initiatives to increase employee engagement
• Develop strong partnerships with business leaders, HR Generalists, HR functions and create integrated solutions that will foster a culture based on relationships, trust and engagement
• Potentially partner with labor relation specialists and functional partners to integrate and execute key actions following union negotiations and work environment assessments
• Engage with key stakeholders including business leaders, HR, finance, and site/functional Labor Relations (LR) to identify potential labor efficiencies in the business
• Leverage Lean and Change Management principles to provide advice to LR, HR, and business leaders for process improvements and best practices
• Execute positive employee relations and containment processes for a stand-alone site(s)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR or Employee Relations
• 3+ years of experience creating and developing strategy plans and/or executing strategies and managing projects
• 3+ years of experience working with labor unions
• 3+ years of experience managing sensitive labor issues that required the use of emotional intelligence to effectively resolve conflicts and support employee well-being