Labor Relations Specialist – Manufacturing & Shipyard HR

Nassco; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Personal day

Job summary

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com in Bremerton on-site is seeking an HR Labor Relations Specialist to provide broad human resources support, including employee relations, onboarding, and leave administration, while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local laws.

The role partners with the HR Manager to support organizational objectives and maintain positive employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years of HR experience in employee relations, compliance, HR operations or labor relations.
• Experience in manufacturing, shipyard, or unionized workforce preferred.
• PHR/SHRM-CP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors or PeopleSoft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR policies, benefits, and leave administration.
• Assist with conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Assist with interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and grievance administration.
• Coordinate with HR Shared Services regarding HRIS transactions, benefits, payroll, compliance, and centralized HR functions.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation per legal requirements.
• Advise employees and supervisors on HR policies and employment questions.
• Support investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management processes.
• Coordinate leave administration and employee support activities.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation; support HR compliance and operations.

Skills

HR principles

Employment laws

HR systems

Onboarding

Employee relations

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Associate degree considered

Tools

SuccessFactors

PeopleSoft

Job description

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com in Bremerton on-site is seeking an HR Labor Relations Specialist to provide broad human resources support, including employee relations, onboarding, and leave administration, while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local laws.

The role partners with the HR Manager to support organizational objectives and maintain positive employee relations.