Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry.
We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale.
We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.
Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally.
The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.AIRBUS requires that all new employees and temporary workers of Airbus be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Airbus allows candidates who are not fully vaccinated at the time of hire a reasonable amount of time to obtain vaccinated status.
This position requires vaccination against COVID-19 or, if applicable, an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasonsPosition Summary: The Employee Relations Specialist champions Airbus values and culture by working with Managers and Employees to resolve conflict and promote a culture of teamwork, respect, reliability, integrity, creativity and customer focus.
The ER Specialist will drive an effective Positive Employee Relations culture by actively partnering with the Head of PER, the HR Business Partners, FAL Site HR, and Senior leadership in order to deliver on the promise that Airbus provides a safe, positive and productive work environment for all of its employees.Primary Responsibilities:Act as Front-Line Focal for Airbus Positive Employee Relations Strategy: Drive Airbus FAL values and culture with managers and business leaders, working daily to ensure that our ideals and culture are understood and incorporated into all employee interactionsSupport Head of PER/HRBPs in managing 2-way, direct relationship with FAL personnel and service suppliers for employee relations purposesAddress and resolve all employee relations matters quickly and effectively through established and to be developed meansFacilitate, at a tactical level, the feedback loop on ER issues to the Head of FAL HR and the rest of senior management through utilizing established PER strategic processesFacilitates understanding of key production pay systems wage progression, bonus, benefits, and development plansMaintains current knowledge and awareness of immediate HR issues: internal policies and practices, state and federal employment regulations, public social issues, and current interpersonal/team dynamics Support active floor sensing efforts to capture the overall site morale and engagement levelParticipate in the PER HRBP committee to create and implement best practices Support North America PER team on special projects related to the Mobile, AL FAL and across the regionIncident and Conflict Resolution:FAL HRBP Support: Assist with New Hire Orientation as face of PER Support difficult conversations when requested by HRBPsReview and support consequential management processOccasionally Support HR during recruitment efforts as the face of PER Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned: Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education:Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, labor relations or related fieldSeeking MBA or MS/MPS in ILR, HRM, or similar Preferred Experience:2 years engaged in HR, Management, Labor Relations, Compliance or Legal with an emphasis in labor issuesExperience conducting investigations and managing difficult conversationsExperience working with both hourly and salaried employeesAerospace industry experience preferredExperience in a manufacturing environment preferredExperience working for a complex, international organization preferredLicensure/Certifications:SHRM-CP or PHR’ PreferredCertification in Labor Relations or Employee Relations Law’ PreferredKnowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:Knowledge of employment and labor law including EEO, FMLA, FLSA, etc.
Demonstrated ability to conduct ethical and legally compliant investigationsDemonstrated ability to mediate and navigate conflict between internal stakeholdersDemonstrated conflict and problem resolution skillsKnowledge of HR Best practices and ability to apply consistently across the businessKnowledge of Positive Employee Relations Principals Ability to research and implement new technology based solutions to existing processes Ability to form meaningful relationships with stakeholders at all levelsKnowledge and passion for the Aerospace Industry a plusCommunication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):Fluent written and spoken English, with ability to influence and direct othersFrench, German, or Spanish skills a plus Technical Systems Proficiency:Expert user of MS Office programs Experience with G-suite and other SaaS/cloud based productivity tools: PreferredTravel Required: 20% DomesticEligibility:Authorized to Work in the USClearance:NoneDecision Making, Complexity:Regularly responsible for making decisions that can cause immediate impact to employees and the businessMust be comfortable advising senior business leaders as well as first line employeesAirbus in America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus in America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified.
Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus in America expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of Airbus’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.