Senior Employee Relations Specialist (On-Site)

aero; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Employee Relations professional in Chantilly, VA, to partner with managers and staff on complex workplace issues. This on-site role requires at least 4 days in the office and offers a robust benefits package.

You will lead investigations, provide expert guidance on employment matters, and develop training on goal setting, performance reviews, and Workday usage, while staying current on labor laws and compliance.

Qualifications

• BA/ BS degree in Human Resources, Behavioral Sciences, or related discipline
• Six or more years experience in Human Resources, including five or more years of direct experience in employee relations which may be included as part of a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) role
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with Workday or other HR system

Responsibilities

• Partner with and coach managers and employees at all levels to provide objective guidance and advice regarding employment policies, procedures, and employment practices to achieve resolution of complex issues such as misconduct, performance deficiencies, as well as accommodation requests
• Conduct effective investigations, including thoughtful conclusions and recommendations; draft and deliver comprehensive reports
• Provide expert direction, guidance, and consultation on a wide range of complex employee relations issues
• Become a subject matter expert (SME) in our performance evaluation processes; keep up to date on external performance management trends
• Develop and provide training on all aspects of goal setting, feedback, performance review preparation, and discussions, to include Workday systems usage
• Interpret and research policies and procedures, incorporating knowledge of state and federal employment laws (i.e. ADA, FMLA, EEO) and practices to recommend resolutions
• Work closely with management, Strategic People Partners (SPPs), and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Establish credibility and rapport by developing and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with all levels of management and employees regarding all types of employee relation issues (ADA, FMLA, misconduct, time & attendance etc)
• Develop metrics and analytics reports for executives
• Initiate and participate in People Operations special projects

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Investigations

Training and coaching

Workplace compliance

Education

BA/ BS degree in Human Resources, Behavioral Sciences, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Workday

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an Employee Relations professional in Chantilly, VA, to partner with managers and staff on complex workplace issues. This on-site role requires at least 4 days in the office and offers a robust benefits package.

You will lead investigations, provide expert guidance on employment matters, and develop training on goal setting, performance reviews, and Workday usage, while staying current on labor laws and compliance.