Employee Relations Specialist (ID# 5181

Our client, a leader in aviation, is seeking a Temporary Employee Relations Specialist.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting geographically dispersed operations, partnering with union representatives, and providing practical solutions in a fast‑paced, highly regulated transportation or aviation setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance concerns, attendance issues, workplace conflicts, and policy violations.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial workplace investigations involving employee complaints, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and misconduct allegations.
• Provide guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations best practices and consistent application of company policies.
• Develop recommendations that balance operational requirements, legal compliance, and employee experience.

• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements across multiple union-represented employee groups.
• Partner with operational leaders and union representatives to resolve workplace concerns and grievances.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Interpret and apply company policies, employment guidelines, and labor agreements consistently.
• Maintain documentation and case records in accordance with legal and company requirements.
• Assist in policy development, revisions, and implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of employee relations experience.
• Experience supporting unionized work forces and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong knowledge of federal employment laws and multi-state labor regulations.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Excellent conflict resolution, mediation, and communication skills.

• Aviation, airline, transportation, logistics, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed or multi-state employee populations.
• Critical Thinking & Sound Judgment
• Confidentiality & Professionalism

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short‑term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.