Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

About the position

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. 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 Senior Manager - Employee Relations, you will support planning and managing Employee Relations related projects and programs. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Relocation can be provided. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice-to-haves

• Investigative and analytical techniques, procedures and requirements
• Advanced conflict resolution and influencing skills
• Compile, research, and analyze information
• Compose and present comprehensive reports

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results