Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks a Senior HR Specialist in Employee and Labor Relations to plan, develop and deliver comprehensive advisory services for complex, mission‑critical organizations. The position is based at Hanscom AFB, MA with the 66th Civilian Personnel Office.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, travel as needed, and a strong foundation in federal HR laws and policy interpretation. The role offers meaningful impact and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal HR laws, regulations, and directives.
• Proven ability to provide advisory services on employee and labor relations.
• Experience interpreting and applying HR policies to complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver advisory HR and labor relations services.
• Assess HR program operations and recommend enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with federal HR laws and regulations.

Skills

Labor relations

HR compliance

Merit promotion

Consultative skills

Policy interpretation

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time/Temp Employee & Labor Relations Specialist, (NH-0201-03) to work at the Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, 66th Civilian Personnel Office. This position can close at any time.

VoP (Value of Position): 81

Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.

Qualifications/Requirements

To serve as a senior Human Resources (HR) Specialist in Employee Relations and Labor Relations with responsibility for planning, developing and carrying out the full range of both employee and labor relations management advisory services for assigned organizations typified by complex organizational structures and dynamic, professional and/or scientific missions.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Obtain & maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret Security clearance.
• Education requirements N/A
• Certifications/Licensure N/A
• DAWIA Certification N/A
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Of The Position

• Knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions such as merit promotion, recruitment and placement, affirmative employment, employee and labor-management relations, employment performance and conduct issues, and other programs.
• Knowledge of advanced federal human resources management (HRM) principles, concepts, practices, analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various HR disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex HRM problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods.
• Knowledge of organizational structures, missions, objectives, operating programs, key positions, and administrative/protocol policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational structures and functions across a major military command or comparable organization to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational and program issues involving HRM and areas such as resources management, civilian deployment, and other special programs that brings program policies and operations in line with higher level vision, goals and objectives.
• Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements.

U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.