Employee Relations Specialist

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Overview

Airbus Commercial is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our HR team in Kinston, North Carolina, Mobile, AL, Wichita, KS. The Employee Relations (ER) Specialist champions Airbus values and culture across the U.S. Commercial region by partnering with leaders and employees to resolve conflict and promote a culture of teamwork, respect, trust, and engagement. The ER Specialist will drive an effective Employee Relations strategy by actively partnering with the Director of Employee Relations, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), employees and managers to deliver on the promise that Airbus works best when it partners with its employees directly, maintaining Airbus’ status as an employer of choice.

Meet the Team: In our Human Resources department, we support Airbus’ greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally and with global counterparts to positively impact every aspect of the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Your Challenges:

• 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.

• Support the resolution of employee concerns quickly and effectively through established and to be developed means.

• 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.

• HRBP and Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Data analysis and comparisons of Business Unit Assessment data for the region.

• Support the delivery of ER support to various business units, including training, tool and process deployment.

• Support risk mitigation efforts as needed.

• Collaborate with HRBPs and leaders to develop, manage, and evolve employee recognition and engagement programs.

• Investigations:

• 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.

• HRBP Support:

• Support difficult conversations when requested by HRBPs and/or business leaders.

• Collaborate with HRBPs and leaders to implement and communicate new policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned: 5%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or related field

• 7+ years in HR, Management, Labor Relations, Compliance or Legal with 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.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace industry experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience working for a complex, international organization

Physical Requirements

• Onsite 100%

• Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other equipment; able to read documents and drawings

• Hearing: Daily able to hear in conversations and to hear safety warnings or alarms

• Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings

• Equipment Operation: Daily able to operate office and production tools

• Carrying/Lifting: up to 30lbs/14kgs several times per week

• Pushing/Pulling: Several times per week

• Sitting/Squatting/Standing: See content for duration as described

• Travel: Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice

• Walking: Daily able to walk through office and production areas

• Safety: Hearing/eye protection may be required on shop floor

• Previous labor union experience

How to apply

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or upon request.

This job requires an awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success and sustainable growth.

Company and Compliance

Airbus Americas, Inc. |US - Direct Hire | Experience Level: Professional | Remote Type: On-site | Job Family: HR Expertise

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