Job Description

BAE Systems' Electronic Systems sector is seeking a Temporary Employee Relations Specialist for assigned New Hampshire and Massachusetts sites, as well as remote employees. This individual contributor role will be responsible for driving proactive, positive employee relations for their assigned employee base, while coaching leaders to success and managing employee relations issues.

The position reports to the Senior Manager - Employee Relations and will be based on-site in Merrimack, NH. This position will last a total of 6 months.

This temporaray role supports over 1,000 non-unionized employees and includes manufacturing, engineering, program management and functional resources:

Build and maintain effective working relationships with management and employees to provide advice and counsel on employee-related and organizational matters, serving as an employee advocate and as a coach to employees and leaders.
Leverage data and insights to assess site climate and implement short- and long-term HR initiatives, in partnership with HR Business Partners and local leadership, to mitigate risks and improve business performance.
Manage performance improvement plans, grievances, claims, investigations and terminations, in partnership with HR Business Partners, Legal, Ethics, Security and other key stakeholders.
Coach leaders on performance management, change management and other actions to improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Collaborate with the broader HR network (i.e. HR Business Partners, Talent Management, People & Culture, HR Analytics) to develop and deploy strategies that address site needs.
Leverage process improvement/lean manufacturing tools and methodology to align with business needs; seek new innovative ways to automate and streamline HR processes.
Lead and support special projects as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must have strong experience in complex investigations, organizational diagnostic skills and developing creative solutions to work environment challenges:
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
Must have experience in coaching and developing leaders
Must have the ability to build relationships and influence

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or PHR / SPHR certifications
Experience working in matrixed organization
Experience in project management and continuous improvement

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $99410 - $168997

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.