HR Business Partner / Labor Relations Representative

Human Resources Business Partner And Labor Relations Representative

Our team is seeking a Human Resources (HR) professional to serve as a dual-hat HR Business Partner and Labor Relations Representative within the Rotary Mission Systems (RMS) Operations function, specifically supporting our Aerostructures Product Center in Troy, AL. The role supports the Director of Operations/General Manager for the Troy facility, with approximately 250 hourly represented and salaried clients.

As a trusted advisor, the HR professional will positively influence and impact the organization by building solid relationships and offering innovative solutions. You will partner closely with business leaders at all levels, HR leadership and peers, and employees throughout the organization to ensure talent capabilities drive and support business objectives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a changing environment and be comfortable in ambiguous situations, recognizing when it's appropriate to introduce more structure and processes without derailing the current output. They will also be familiar with operating in a represented environment and use this experience to help administer the site's collective bargaining agreement and provide Labor Relations guidance to leaders of union employees.

The Human Resources professional will be responsible for the following:

• Provide strategic and tactical HR & labor relations support to a client group consisting of both represented and non-represented employees
• Execute key HR deliverables such as talent acquisition and development, employee engagement and retention, salary planning, and organizational design.
• Lead and facilitate change initiatives using HR consultation skills. Advise and counsel managers on a variety of topics to optimize employee engagement, team development and organizational effectiveness.
• Counsel Managers and employees on HR procedures, performance and career planning.
• Effectively execute HR processes including talent acquisition and development, Performance Management, and compensation programs.
• Partner with employment counsel as appropriate to objectively assess and bring employee relations issues to resolution.
• Coach and train leaders on how to effectively manage employees both represented and non-represented.
• Represent management in collective bargaining with unions representing company employees.
• Study, prepare for, and advise on matters pertaining to contract negotiation, grievance cases, arbitrations, conciliations, federal and state labor legislation, etc.
• Lead and/or participate in special Labor & Employee Relations / Human Resources projects and initiatives as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience supporting executive-level clients.
• Knowledge of Human Resource practices and policies, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Demonstrated ability to handle proprietary and confidential material appropriately.
• Well-developed decision-making, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as an HR Generalist, Labor Relations Rep, and/or experience in a Human Resources functional area.

The candidate should be located in AL or willing to relocate to AL. The role will be based onsite in Troy, AL.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in a manufacturing facility with represented employees is preferred.
• Experience with Labor Relations is preferred.
• Experience in data analytics.
• Proven ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.