Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description
You dont see it, but its there. Our employees work on the worlds most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At BAE Aerospace & Mission Systems, youll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industrys most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, were innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE is a matrix organization with a well established Human Resources Shared Services delivery model. We are high performing, and growing team, seeking a dynamic Employee Relations professional to complement our Fort Wayne IN sites. The ideal candidate will have two years of HR Generalist experience including one year of solid Employee Relations focus. This position partners with the local site leadership team in helping to drive efforts in the areas of positive and proactive employee relations, performance management and site culture within a respectful workplace.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Local, day-to-day HR support with a focus on employee relations. This includes conducting thorough and timely investigations for assigned employee and management community (fact-finding, counseling, tracking, follow through, providing appropriate recommendations, closure, etc.). This role operates within a unionized environment, requiring a baseline understanding of how collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) influence day-to-day employee interactions.
• Counsel employees and management; recommending course of action based on employment law, corporate policy, company practices and procedures, applicable union contracts, and business needs.
• Deliver guidance and counsel on subjects such as performance management, corrective actions, change management, employee leaves of absence, accommodations, Workers Compensation, etc.; drive to conclusion as appropriate while ensuring alignment with both corporate policy and contractual obligations.
• Advise and support management in the implementation and delivery of HR programs.
• Champion the companys commitment to site initiatives including culture, wellness, security, safety, etc. focusing on employee engagement and Company culture.
• Other projects as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 2 to 4 years HR experience with at least 1 year of proven Employee Relations experience.
• Familiarity with operating in a unionized environment and the ability to navigate the nuances of a collective bargaining framework.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proven decision-making using sound judgment while complying with applicable policies, procedures, principles, union agreements, and Local, State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to build strong relationships and exhibit sound interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working within a shared services HR delivery model.
• Experience working in a large matrix organization.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67728 - $115138

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.