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BAE Systems

HR Business Partner Prin

Radford, VA · On-site

$92K - $156K/yr

Experience in Employee Relations/Engagement * Experience in Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, or similar environment * Ability to support labor relations, grievance processes, and CBA ...

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Government Relations Assistant

Arlington, VA · On-site

$60K - $74K/yr

Under guidance from Directors, assists the Government Relations team with policy work, providing analysis and feedback of pending regulatory action which may impact electric cooperative members.

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HR Business Partner Prin

BAE Systems

Radford, VA • On-site

$92K - $156K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description


BAE Systems Inc is hiring a Human Resources Business Partner to join our HR team in Radford, VA! This position will be located at Radford Army Ammunition Facility where BAE Systems is the primary contractor operating the facility. The facility manufactures high quality explosives and propellants on a site that covers approximately 6,000 acres with an employee headcount of approximately 1,200 employees, of which 750 are represented by a collective bargaining agreement between BAE Systems and United Steel Workers (USW).
Learn more about this area of our business at www.baesystems.com/OSIjobs.
The Human Resources Business Partner will act as a change champion and serve as a performance improvement driver to provoke positive changes within the people management culture. Assist in leading change management projects to further advance the culture. Build strong business relationships with the internal customer and act as the point of contact for employees and managers of assigned areas. Assist and lead employee relation efforts, to include employee relation investigations, communications, and trainings. Assist in working with the training department to develop training programs to enhance employee and supervisor development.
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a primary contact to assist/direct employees in referring them to the BAE Systems Resource Center for benefit problems and enrollment
  • Manage the HR new hire orientation process
  • Work with the HR COE and the area manager in the employee leave process, including coordinating employees return from leave; working with managers in managing FML cases; transitioning employees from short term and long term disability; and managing ADA restrictions
  • Responsible for management of the I-9 process
  • Assist the Labor Lead in the labor management process, to include participation in the grievance process, grievance log entry, grievance scheduling, internal bid process, etc.
  • Lead and assist the HR Manager and overall HR department in employee relation investigations and draft executive and investigative summaries
  • Partner with managers and the talent acquisition group to help mediate and expedite the recruiting efforts and process
  • Maintain union seniority list, grievance log, leave report, and various HRIS entries and reports
  • Assist in the development of HR projects that help drive a culture of diversity and inclusion
  • Partner with leaders of assigned area on Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Knowledge Transfer, etc.

Required Skills and Education
  • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of related work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience in Human Resources
  • Experience in Labor Relations
  • Experience in Employee Relations/Engagement
  • Experience in Manufacturing, Production, Distribution, or similar environment
  • Ability to support labor relations, grievance processes, and CBA compliance within a unionized manufacturing environment
  • Ability to manage relationships with leadership and union representatives
  • Ability to display a high level of work prioritization, time management, and customer follow-through
  • Ability to work independently and use good judgement under pressure
  • Professional and approachable displaying solid interpersonal skills
  • Team player that can work within a matrix organization
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well within a HR COE/Shared Services model
  • Good communication skills to include verbal and written communication

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Preferred Skills and Education
  • PHR or SPHR Certification
  • Expertise in Labor Relations
  • Experience in CBA Compliance
  • Ability to coach leadership
  • Ability to hold others accountable
  • Ability to support employee development

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