Employee Relations Representative

General Dynamics Electric Boat; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking an Employee Relations Representative in North Kingstown, RI. The role partners with HR leadership to manage investigations, discipline, and terminations while supporting a fair, compliant workplace.

Flexibility for extended hours and all shifts is required to meet business needs. Key responsibilities include advising managers on progressive discipline, handling escalated conflicts, and collaborating with legal, security and medical teams on sensitive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of HR, leadership or investigation experience.
• Ability to work extended hours including weekends as needed.
• Ability to work all shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate violations of company policies and issue corrective action as necessary.
• Advise managers on progressive discipline and termination decisions.
• Manage escalated employee conflicts.
• Partner with legal, security and medical on sensitive terminations or litigation risks.
• Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture.
• Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends.
• Review and benchmark internal and external environments to improve HR policies and initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Employee Relations Representative:

The Employee Relations professionals at Electric Boat serve as a strategic partner to leadership and HR teams by managing employee relations matters, conducting workplace investigations, and advising leadership on disciplinary actions and termination decisions. This position focuses on resolving employee issues, mitigating organizational risk, and fostering a fair and compliant workplace environment. In this role the selected candidate must be able to develop relationships quickly and earn trust with their client groups. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills to support HR and the overall business strategy are required. Candidates would be available to work all 3 shifts and extended hours/weekends as needed.

I n addition to the above the selected person will also be responsible for:

• Investigate violations of company policies and procedures and issue corrective action as necessary
• Advise managers on progressive discipline and termination decisions
• Manage escalated employee conflicts
• Partner with legal, security and medical on sensitive terminations or litigation risks
• Facilitate a strong leadership and coaching culture
• Maintain knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends
• Review and benchmark the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and initiatives

This position is located in North Kingstown, RI and is onsite.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have at least 3 years Human Resources, Leadership or Investigation experience
• Must be able to work extended hours including weekends as business needs dictate
• Ability to work all shifts as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Employee Relations or Labor Relations experience
• Working knowledge of national and state employment laws (ADA, FMLA, etc.)
• 5 years Human Resources, Leadership or Investigation experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Military

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking skills

Physical Qualifications

• Light Lifting

Environmental Attributes

• Inside