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BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Leader located at our Cedar Rapids Iowa site. This position is seeking candidates who can build strong partnerships with management and union leadership through the resolution of employee grievances, and contract interpretation/negotiations. This role supports over 900 union/non-unionized employees and includes manufacturing, engineering, program management and functional resources.

This leadership role will be responsible for driving proactive, positive employee and labor relations for their customer community, while coaching leaders to success and managing employee relations issues. The position reports to the Director, Employee and Labor Relations and will be based on-site in Cedar Rapids.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with management and employees to provide advice and counsel on employee-related and organizational matters, serving as an employee advocate and as a coach to employees and leaders.

• Leverage data and insights to assess site climate and implement short- and long-term HR initiatives, in partnership with HR Business Partners and local leadership, to mitigate risks and improve business performance.

• Manage performance improvement plans, grievances, claims, investigations and terminations, in partnership with HR Business Partners, Legal, Ethics, Security and other key stakeholders.

• Coach leaders on performance management, inclusion, change management and other actions to improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

• Collaborate with the broader HR network (i.e. HR Business Partners, Talent Management, DEI, HR Analytics) to develop and deploy strategies that address site needs.

• Leverage process improvement tools and methodology to seek new innovative ways to automate and streamline HR processes.

• Lead and support special projects as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required.

• Must have strong experience in complex investigations, organizational diagnostic skills and developing creative solutions to work environment challenges.

• Labor relations experience

• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws

• Must have experience in coaching and developing leaders.

• Must have the ability to build relationships and influence.

• Must be willing to travel up to 15%

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR / SPHR certifications

• Experience working in matrixed organization.

• Experience in project management and continuous improvement

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112800 - $191800

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.

Senior Manager - Employee Relations & Labor Relations

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