Senior Employee & Labor Relations Strategist (Remote)

SAIC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist to advise employees, managers, and leadership on ER/LR matters. The role focuses on union/labor relations, contract administration, and compliance with employment laws, with the option to work 100% remote within the U.S. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in investigations and labor dispute resolution, and can build strong labor-management partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or related field.
• Experience handling union and labor relations, including investigations and grievances.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, NLRA in unionized settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clear investigation reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee and labor relations issues, including disciplinary actions and grievances.
• Conduct objective investigations into complaints in union and non-union environments.
• Manage formal union grievances and participate in mediations/arbitrations.
• Document findings and recommend actions with HR leadership and legal counsel.
• Advise on interpretation and application of CBAs and policies.
• Support collective bargaining, contract renewals, and contract administration.
• Monitor compliance with employment laws and CBAs.
• Develop tools and training to improve manager capability in ER/LR.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Investigations

Labor relations

Policy interpretation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Labor relations

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist to advise employees, managers, and leadership on ER/LR matters. The role focuses on union/labor relations, contract administration, and compliance with employment laws, with the option to work 100% remote within the U.S. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in investigations and labor dispute resolution, and can build strong labor-management partnerships.