Job Abstract

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Labor Relations Specialist to join our Labor Relations Southwest team to support our California locations in Seal Beach, Long Beach, El Segundo and Huntington Beach.

The ideal applicant is someone who has a broad range of experience covering the areas of labor relations, positive employee relations, and employee engagement. The selected candidate for this position will demonstrate proactive approaches to identifying issues, generating ideas and developing solutions.

Our team is hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced or Senior Specialists.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide knowledge, guidance and interpretation on collective bargaining agreements and labor relations issues

• Grievance research and resolution, collaborating with management, other HR functions, employees and union representatives

• Partner with leadership to maintain and foster relationships with employees that ensures a culture where management preserves the direct relationship with employees

• Identify risks both internal and external - to a strong, direct relationship between leaders and employees and develop plans to mitigate those risks

• Execute positive employee relations and containment processes for multiple locations

• Provide innovative ideas/initiatives to increase employee engagement

• Provide operational advice and counsel to management, Human Resources (HR) and support groups on a broad range of labor relations issues

• Develop strong partnerships with business leaders, HR functions and union leadership to create integrated solutions that will foster a culture based on relationships, trust and engagement

• Assist management and HR in developing strategies related to employee survey feedback

• Capability to travel up to 25%

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience communicating effectively with multiple levels of an organization

• 1+ years of experience working with labor unions

• Able and willing to travel 25% of the time domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3+ years of experience with HR Labor and/or Employment related laws, policies and procedures, in particular the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

• Experience working in an HR capacity

• Experience with negotiating

• Experience with Workday

Typical Education & Experience:
Experienced (Level 3)

Typically 6 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Senior (Level 4)

Typically 10 or more years’ related work experience or relevant military experience. Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred, but not required.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.