Employee Relations Investigator & Proactive LR Partner

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 134,434 - 188,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Seattle is seeking a Sr. Employee Relations Specialist to lead HR investigations end to end and partner with Labor Relations to shape proactive strategies across the organization. You will manage sensitive information and deliver findings that withstand leadership review.

You will collaborate with business leaders to identify ER trends, diagnose root causes, and provide practical solutions that reduce risk. Travel 0–30% is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience with a proven track record leading investigations end to end.
• Experience conducting fact-finding investigations in high-stakes matters and producing defensible reports.
• Experience supporting proactive Labor Relations work, not solely reactive.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to identify ER trends and address root causes.
• Ability to provide guidance to employees, managers, and HR on policies, procedures, and employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR investigations end to end regarding workplace issues, policy violations, misconduct, or employment law violations.
• Investigation intake, planning, interviews, evidence review, findings, and written reports that withstand legal and leadership review.
• Partner with Labor Relations leader to execute a proactive Labor Relations strategy, identifying trends and addressing risks upstream.
• Partner with business leaders to identify ER trends, diagnose root causes, and deliver practical solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Use ER data, case themes, and leader feedback to surface patterns and measure impact of proactive solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and make recommendations regarding policy changes, development, interpretation, and precedent setting problem resolution.
• Maintain knowledge of and provide guidance on policies, procedures, and laws to employees, managers, and HR.
• Design and deliver proactive training and education to managers and HR on investigations and labor relations best practices.
• Facilitate and mediate difficult escalated conversations and support conflict resolution.
• Contribute to Labor Relations programs and readiness activities with the Labor Relations leader.

Skills

Investigations leadership

Labor relations knowledge

Data analysis

Policy guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Training design

Education

Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress)

Job description

Blue Origin LLC in Seattle is seeking a Sr. Employee Relations Specialist to lead HR investigations end to end and partner with Labor Relations to shape proactive strategies across the organization. You will manage sensitive information and deliver findings that withstand leadership review.

You will collaborate with business leaders to identify ER trends, diagnose root causes, and provide practical solutions that reduce risk. Travel 0–30% is expected.