Labor Relations Specialist

Date Posted:
2025-04-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Specialist to provide interpretation, advisement, and administration of provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Come grow your career at Raytheon!

We are seeking an energetic and customer focused ELR Specialist to join the Labor Relations team in Tucson, AZ! This individual will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of Labor Relations strategies that promote an ongoing positive work environment. Additionally, the candidate of choice will support administration of the collective bargaining agreement, support the grievance process, lead employee investigations, coach leaders, manage new hire orientation, and provide guidance on a wide range of HR inquiries. The successful candidate will support Tucson's Labor Relations team and report to the Associate Director of Labor Relations.

What You Will Do

• Drive Labor Relations requirements, processes, and practices to ensure effective execution and compliance
• Develop and provide training in all related areas to supervisors and managers
• Manage intake, preparation (including research and gathering supporting information), scheduling, and electronic filing of grievances
• Respond to leader and employee inquires on a wide range of HR matters, including attendance, FML availability and usage, STD/LTD, benefits (death, life event, open enrollment, HSA, 401k), and PTO
• Develop and maintain an effective relationship with union officials
• Manage (submit, review, approve, and analyze) data changes
• Represent leadership in discipline hearings including research, gathering supporting information, creating documentation, and issue
• Administer and track voluntary/involuntary exits, including debrief
• Respond to employee complaints and recommend resolution
• Conduct employee investigations including maintaining confidentiality, managing interviews/case file, and recommending actions
• Serve as advisor for leaders to facilitate achievement of objectives and improve performance and potential
• Collaborate with operational teams, and HR functional partners in support of represented employees and business operations
• Establish programs and processes to facilitate creation of a positive work environment, conduct site assessments/audits, as required
• Lead and participate in HR projects that support business and HR initiatives, as required
• Partner with operations leaders and union officials on issues including manpower alignment, hiring, promotions, transfers, and reductions-in-force
• Prepare for and support contract negotiations

What You Will Learn

• All aspects of Labor and Employee Relations you may not have experienced. This position works in a dynamic environment providing employee and labor relations support to bargaining unit employees, and their leaders. complex issues and collaborative working styles to support operational objectives and promote a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.
• You will work in a team environment supporting and being supported by other ELR professionals, which will allow you to take in many decades of Labor Relations experience.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 2 years of experience
• 2+ years of labor relations experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting an organization with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement
• Experience managing the grievance process and responding to employee complaints or concerns
• Experience supporting leadership training and development
• Ability to collaborate effectively and independently with individuals at all levels in the organization including executives
• Strong presentation, facilitation and communication skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal employment, labor, and compliance requirements

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance is offered for qualifying candidates

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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