HR Labor Relations Specialist

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Tuition and training reimbursement

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com is seeking an on-site HR Labor Relations Specialist to provide broad HR support, including employee relations, onboarding, and leave administration, while ensuring compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws.

The role partners with the HR Manager to sustain positive employee relations, deliver timely HR services, and support operational success across manufacturing, shipyard, and unionized environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business admin, or related field preferred.
• Associate degree with equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial/shipyard or unionized workforce preferred.
• PHR, SHRM-CP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance regarding HR policies, benefits, and leave administration.
• Assist with conflict resolution, investigations, and performance management.
• Assist with interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and grievance administration.
• Coordinate with HR Shared Services regarding HRIS transactions, benefits, payroll, compliance.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation per company and legal requirements.

Skills

Interpreting employment laws

Effective communication

Collective bargaining agreement admin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Associate degree with related experience considered

Tools

SuccessFactors

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift

ALL

Security Clearance

No Clearance*HIRING LOCALLY ONLY

Purpose and Function

This is an on‑site position that provides broad human resources support to include employee/union labor relations, onboarding, and leave administration while ensuring compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. The HR Labor Relations Specialist partners with the HR Manager to support organizational objectives, maintain positive employee relations, and deliver responsive HR services that support operational success.The HR Labor Relations Specialist coordinates HR‑related processes but does not serve as the sole administrator or owner of corporate benefits, leave, payroll, or centralized HR programs.

Knowledge

• Human Resources principles, practices, and employment life cycle processes
• Applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including ADA, FMLA, PFMLA, and EEO requirements
• HR systems, Microsoft Office applications, and general office procedures
• Employee relations principles and workplace investigations
• Onboarding, benefits, and leave administration

Skills

• Interpreting and applying employment laws, HR policies, and collective bargaining agreements
• Effective communication with employees, management, applicants, and external partners
• Collective bargaining agreement administration

Abilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain professionalism and effective working relationships with all levels of personnel
• Prioritize work in a fast‑paced environment with changing business demands
• Identify issues, research information, and elevate concerns appropriately
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources

Education, Experience & Certification

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Associate degree with equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience supporting employee relations, compliance, HR operations, and/or labor relations
• Experience in supporting a manufacturing, industrial, shipyard, or unionized workforce preferred

Certifications/Licenses

• PHR, SHRM‑CP, or equivalent HR certification preferred but not required

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors or PeopleSoft preferred

Required Company‑Wide Competencies

• Adaptability: Anticipates and effectively handles change. Willingly accepts new ideas.
• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Seeks and values others’ opinions.
• Communication: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Results Driven: Effectively manages time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently and in line with priorities.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies a need, takes responsibility, and acts on it without being prompted.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies problems, solves them, acts decisively, and shows good judgement.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Provide guidance regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and leave administration
Assist with conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and performance management
Assist with interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and grievance administration
Coordinate with NASSCO HR Shared Services regarding HRIS transactions, benefits, payroll, compliance, and other centralized HR functions
Maintain employee records and HR documentation in accordance with company and legal requirements

Key Duties

• Advise employees and supervisors regarding HR policies and employment‑related questions
• Support employee investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management processes
• Coordinate leave administration, benefits, communication, and employee support activities
• Coordinate employee recognition initiatives
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation
• Support HR compliance and operational needs
• Respond to employee and management inquiries in a timely and professional manner

Measurable Outcomes

• Employee inquiries are resolved accurately and within established service expectations
• Employee relations matters are handled professionally and in accordance with company policy
• HR transactions and documentation are completed accurately and within required timeframes
• Confidential employee information is maintained in accordance with company standards

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, speak, hear, and operate office equipment
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move office materials and supplies
Ability to walk throughout the office, production, and shipyard environments, as needed
May occasionally board vessels, enter production areas, and wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, and steel‑toed footwear
Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and conditions as required

Working Relationships

Reports to HR Manager in collaboration with the regional HR Director
Works closely with employees, supervisors, hiring managers and HR partners

Additional Requirements

Regular, reliable attendance is required
Must comply with all company safety, security, and regulatory requirements
Must be able to obtain and maintain required site access credentials, including DBIDS or CAC access if applicable
Must become familiar with and comply with the Employee Handbook, Standards of Business Ethics and Conduct, and collective bargaining agreements
Additional duties may be assigned in support of business operations
Regular, reliable attendance on‑site is an essential function of the job.
Must have dependable transportation.
Weekend work and/or extended hours may be required.
Must be able to access all work locations, including government and private shipyards and/or vessels.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $33.81-$44.38 per hour
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity.
At NASSCO Bremerton we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of salary range. Offers will be based on experience, abilities, and knowledge similar to the NASSCO Job being applied for NASSCO employees performing similar work.

Benefits

As a NASSCO team member, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Additionally, NASSCO employees earn paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked, seven paid holidays, and one personal day per year. Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election. Additionally, we offer tuition and training reimbursement(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Accommodation Requests

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Equal Opportunity/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans Employer

NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans Employer.