Senior Employee Relations Specialist

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Employee Relations. You will provide counsel regarding people related policies and procedures to help problem solve and explore alternatives for conflict resolution and organizational changes. Reporting to the Director, Employee Relations, you will support planning and managing Employee Relations related projects and programs.

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 30% of the time

• Conduct HR investigations regarding workplace issues such as employee complaints, discrimination, and harassment

• Root cause analysis, and recommendations regarding policy changes, development, interpretation, and precedent setting problem resolution

• Maintain knowledge of, interpret, and provide guidance to employees, managers, and Human Resources regarding policies, procedures, and programs, as well as federal and state labor laws

• Create and provide proactive training and education to managers and Human Resources regarding employment best practices

• Assist with conflict resolution including facilitating and/or mediating difficult escalated conversations

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline

• 7+ years of experience in human resources to include researching and resolving employee relations issues and managing highly sensitive and confidential information

• Experience with successful fact-finding investigations and managing complaints related to employee relations issues

• Experience providing guidance to employees, managers, and HR colleagues regarding policies, procedures, and programs as well as federal and state labor laws

• Investigative and analytical techniques, procedures and requirements

• Advanced conflict resolution and influencing skills

• Compile, research, and analyze information

• Compose and present comprehensive reports

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $-$

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