Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist

SAIC

. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management concerns.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in employee and labor relations, including conducting workplace investigations, managing union grievances, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Proficient in developing HR policies and delivering training to foster a compliant workplace culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Relations ManagementLabor Relations ExpertiseWorkplace InvestigationsFederal And State Employment LawsCollective Bargaining

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Hard Skills

Conflict ResolutionDisciplinary ActionsGrievance HandlingPerformance ManagementContract AdministrationRisk AssessmentPolicy DevelopmentInvestigation ReportingCompliance MonitoringAnalytical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTrust BuildingProfessionalismDiscretionInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

HRIS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Union RelationsLabor Management Dispute ResolutionFMLAADATitle VIIFLSANLRACollective Bargaining AgreementsMulti State OrganizationEmployee Handbooks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management concerns.
Conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations into employee complaints, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other misconduct, in union and non-union environments.
Manage formal union grievances, conduct related workplace investigations, and represent the organization during mediations, arbitrations, and other labor management dispute resolution processes.
Document investigation findings and maintain accurate case files; recommend corrective actions with HR leadership and legal counsel.
Advise managers and employees on company policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.
Support or participate in collective bargaining and contract renewals.
Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
Address contract compliance issues and resolve workplace disputes.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
Review, develop, and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
Partner with legal counsel on complex employment and labor matters, litigation support, and regulatory agency charges.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and communicate relevant updates to HR leadership and management.
Develop and deliver tools, resources, and training to build manager capability and promote a positive, compliant workplace culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive HR, employee relations, or labor relations experience, with strong, hands on experience in union and labor relations.
Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations and labor relations cases, including union grievances.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, and NLRA, and their application in unionized settings.
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise investigation reports and labor relations documentation.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to assess risk, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to build trust and credibility with employees, managers, union representatives, and leaders at all levels.
US Citizenship is required.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field.
Preferred: Professional HR certification: PHR, SPHR.
Preferred: Experience in a multi state or multi site organization with both union and non union populations.
Preferred: Extensive, direct experience in union and labor relations, including collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance handling.
Preferred: Experience with HRIS systems.