Labor Relations Principal

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

At Blue Origin, we envision a future where millions of people are living and working in space. Achieving that future requires building a world-class workforce here on Earth. The Positive Employee Labor Relations Principal is central to making that vision a reality by ensuring effective labor relations and strong employee experience management.

The right leader for this role will focus on building efficient workplace systems and processes that support our mission to expand humanity's presence in space.

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Positive Employee Labor Relations Principal to serve as Blue Origin's expert in labor relations strategy and employee experience. This role is a cornerstone of the HR Employee Experience-Employee Relations organization, combining strategic labor relations leadership with senior employee relations expertise.

Reporting to the Director of the People Experience Team, you will operate with significant autonomy across Blue Origin's multi-site environments - including Huntsville, AL, Merritt Island, FL, and Kent, WA - serving as an advisor to executive leaders, HR Business Partners, site leaders, and managers.

You will be a proactive architect of workplace culture focused on operational excellence, integrity, and productivity - building the programs, frameworks, and leadership capabilities that support Blue Origin's continued growth.

• Develop and implement comprehensive, site-specific labor relations frameworks that reflect workforce dynamics, regulatory environments, and operational requirements of each Blue Origin location
• Build labor strategies that support business growth objectives while maintaining productive employee relations at every site
• Partner with site and executive leadership to identify potential labor challenges and deploy preventative measures
• Lead cross-functional teams in creating standardized, enterprise-wide labor and employee relations policies with necessary site-specific adaptations
• Develop labor relations roadmaps aligned with organizational strategic initiatives and Blue Origin's Leadership Principles
• Implement workplace culture programs focused on integrity and operational excellence
• Monitor organizational workforce trends through data analysis and direct observation

• Lead workplace investigations involving employees at all organizational levels, including executives, ensuring thorough, objective, and legally compliant processes
• Manage complex employee relations matters from intake through resolution with professionalism and decisiveness
• Design conflict resolution frameworks that promote effective solutions and organizational learning
• Provide expert guidance on disciplinary matters, ensuring compliance and alignment with progressive discipline practices across all sites
• Identify workplace trends through pattern recognition and develop targeted intervention strategies
• Maintain accurate and thorough employee relations records utilizing case management systems
• Mediate workplace disputes, facilitating productive resolutions that maintain operational effectiveness

• Provide strategic counsel to negotiating teams throughout collective bargaining processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Analyze industry trends, peer agreements, and market data to inform bargaining positions and strengthen Blue Origin's labor strategy
• Interpret collective bargaining agreement provisions and provide guidance to operational and HR leaders on contract…