Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist – Airbus Aircraft

Airbus Commercial is looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our HR team in Mobile, Alabama or Kinston, North Carolina.

The Employee Relations (ER) Specialist champions Airbus values and culture across the U.S. Commercial region by partnering with leaders and employees to resolve conflict and promote a culture of teamwork, respect, trust, and engagement. The ER Specialist will drive an effective Employee Relations strategy by actively partnering with the Director of Employee Relations, HR Business Partners, employees and managers to deliver on the promise that Airbus works best when it partners with its employees directly, maintaining Airbus's status as an employer of choice.

Meet

the Team

Working in our Human Resources department, our mission is to support Airbus’ greatest asset: our team members. Our team works cross‑departmentally as well as with global counterparts to ensure a positive impact on all aspects of the employee experience.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, profit sharing, retirement savings plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off, personal time, holidays, and a generous paid parental leave program
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, high‑deductible health plans, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and supplemental benefits
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, 10,000+ e‑learning courses, certifications, career pathing and mobility programs

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and operationalize Airbus values through the employment relationship with employees and leadership.
• Act as Front‑Line Focal Point for Airbus ER and assigned portfolio.
• Support development and immersion of Employee Relations.
• Develop ER strategy for assigned business units, create and cultivate tools and processes.
• Make data‑driven recommendations to improve ER processes.
• Support the resolution of employee concerns quickly and effectively.
• Facilitate feedback loops on ER issues to business and Director of Employee Relations.
• Maintain current knowledge of HR issues, internal policies, state and federal regulations, public social issues and team dynamics.

HRBP and Stakeholder Collaboration – 30%

• Data analysis and comparisons of Business Unit Assessment data.
• Deliver ER support to various business units, including training, tool and process deployment.
• Support risk mitigation efforts as needed.
• Collaborate on employee recognition and engagement programs.

Investigations – 20%

• Conduct investigations following Airbus method.
• Escalate complex cases to Director of Employee Relations.
• Present findings and recommendations to disciplinary committees.
• Provide feedback to reporters upon completion.

HRBP Support – 15%

• Support difficult conversations when requested.
• Collaborate to implement and communicate new policies and procedures.

Other Duties as Assigned – 5%

As required.

Your Boarding Pass

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field
• 7+ years of experience in HR, Management, Labor Relations, Compliance or Legal with an emphasis in labor issues
• Experience conducting investigations and leading difficult conversations
• Experience with hourly and salaried employees
• Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor law (EEO, FMLA, FLSA, etc.)

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace industry experience
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Experience in a complex, international organization

Physical Requirements

• Onsite 100%
• Vision, hearing, speaking: daily requirements for reading, hearing, speaking in meetings
• Equipment operation: daily use of computer and office equipment
• Carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling: up to 30 lbs (14 kg) several times a week
• Sitting, standing, walking: daily at work
• Travel: rare, independent as needed
• Appropriate hearing/eye protection may be required on shop floor

Additional Information

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Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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