BAE Systems

Senior Manager - Employee Relations & Labor Relations - Hybrid

Job posted: Sep 25, 2024
California, Kentucky, United States; San Diego, California, United States
  • Salary average
    $124,080  -  $210,980
    per YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    Hybrid

Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

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Inspired by a shared set of values, our employees are trusted, innovative, and bold in everything they do. They shine in a highly collaborative environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed – because they know the quality of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with management and employees to provide advice and counsel on employee-related and organizational matters, serving as an employee advocate and as a coach to employees and leaders.
  • Leverage data and insights to assess site climate and implement short- and long-term HR initiatives, in partnership with HR Business Partners and local leadership, to mitigate risks and improve business performance.
  • Manage performance improvement plans, grievances, claims, investigations and terminations, in partnership with HR Business Partners, Legal, Ethics, Security and other key stakeholders.
  • Coach leaders on performance management, inclusion, change management and other actions to improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
  • Collaborate with the broader HR network (i.e. HR Business Partners, Talent Management, DEI, HR Analytics) to develop and deploy strategies that address site needs.
  • Leverage process improvement/lean manufacturing tools and methodology to align with business needs; seek new innovative ways to automate and streamline HR processes.
  • Lead and support special projects as assigned.

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change
  • Experience in project management and continuous improvement
  • Must have the ability to build relationships and influence
  • Must have strong experience in complex investigations, organizational diagnostic skills and developing creative solutions to work environment challenges
  • SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR / SPHR certifications
  • Must have experience in coaching and developing leaders
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws

Skills used at work

  • Business
  • Change management
  • Employee engagement
  • Ethics
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Other
  • Performance improvement
  • Performance management
  • Security

Job Description

BAE Systems' Electronic Systems sector is seeking an Employee Relations Leader located at our San Diego, CA site. This role supports over 700 union/non-unionized employees and includes manufacturing, engineering, program management and functional resources. This resource will lead 1 Employee and Labor Relations Business Partner and support a client group across the Western Region. Sites include San Jose, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and San Diego, CA and Remote Employees in home locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, and Washington. Additionally, they are responsible for driving proactive, positive employee relations for the region, while coaching leaders to success and managing employee relations issues

The position reports to the Director, HR Operations & Analytics and will be based on-site in San Diego, CA.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite 2-3 days per week and remotely.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with management and employees to provide advice and counsel on employee-related and organizational matters, serving as an employee advocate and as a coach to employees and leaders.
  • Leverage data and insights to assess site climate and implement short- and long-term HR initiatives, in partnership with HR Business Partners and local leadership, to mitigate risks and improve business performance.
  • Manage performance improvement plans, grievances, claims, investigations and terminations, in partnership with HR Business Partners, Legal, Ethics, Security and other key stakeholders.
  • Coach leaders on performance management, inclusion, change management and other actions to improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
  • Collaborate with the broader HR network (i.e. HR Business Partners, Talent Management, DEI, HR Analytics) to develop and deploy strategies that address site needs.
  • Leverage process improvement/lean manufacturing tools and methodology to align with business needs; seek new innovative ways to automate and streamline HR processes.
  • Lead and support special projects as assigned.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8+ years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required
  • Must have strong experience in complex investigations, organizational diagnostic skills and developing creative solutions to work environment challenges
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
  • Must have experience in coaching and developing leaders
  • Must have the ability to build relationships and influence
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • This position will be located in San Diego CA, candidate must be local to the site or be willing to relocate.
  • SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR / SPHR certifications
  • Experience working in matrixed organization.
  • Experience in project management and continuous improvement.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $124080 - $210980

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Job posted: Sep 25, 2024

Expiration date: Sep 25, 2025