Labor Relations Specialist

** Requisition :  298651*
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** Relocation Authorized:  National - Single*
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** Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project*
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* Work Location:

Reston, VA, Houston, TX*
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** Salary Range: 106, annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)*
* # Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our  Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our  extraordinary teams building inspiring projects  in our  Impact Report .

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting fair, thorough, and objective workplace investigations into employee concerns, allegations of misconduct, policy violations, and other workplace matters. The role partners closely with Workforce Services, project leadership, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and other stakeholders to gather facts, assess evidence, determine findings, and provide recommendations that support a respectful, compliant, and high-performing workplace.

The Investigator ensures investigations are conducted in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and established investigation standards while maintaining confidentiality, impartiality, and procedural fairness. In addition to case management, the role analyzes investigation trends, identifies emerging workforce risks, and supports the continuous improvement of employee and labor relations practices, leadership capability, and workplace culture initiatives.  LI-TH1

# Major Responsibilities:

+ Conduct craft and non-manual employee relations investigations from intake through closure, including allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, workplace violence, violations of policy, procedures or the applicable labor agreement.

+ Planning and preparing for thorough investigations through interviewing and collecting evidence, applying appropriate union representation rights

+ Prepares written investigation reports containing the allegations, the evidence considered, credibility assessments, findings of fact, and a policy or agreement analysis, and recommendation.

+ Assists in the resolution of labor disputes, grievances, and work stoppages, and escalates matters that carry legal exposure or the potential for construction schedule delay.

+ Maintains the investigations case management record, tracks case aging and outcomes, and produces periodic metrics and trend analysis for labor relations leadership.

+ Research and collect data for special labor studies and drafts project communications.

+ Provides advice to first-line supervision and management on industrial relations policies, investigation practice, and consistent application of disciplinary standards.

+ Coordinates with Workforce Services, Project Leadership, Legal, Ethics and Compliance, and Security on matters of shared jurisdiction, and maintains the confidentiality of investigation material.

+ Participates in the delivery of craft new hire orientation and in supervisor training on complaint handling and investigation awareness.

+ Uses requisition tracking and employee data programs proficiently to support case work and reporting.

# Supporting Activities

+ Handles routine employee and labor relations inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refers to complex matters to appropriate management staff.

+ Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.

+ Assists with recordkeeping related to hiring, termination, leave, transfer, and promotion particularly related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, and diversity initiatives.

+ Collects information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances.

+ Maintains knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.

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Education and Experience Requirements:

+ Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant…