Location US-CA-Canoga Park

We are currently seeking a Sr Labor Relations HR Business Partner with strong roots in contract negotiations, settling grievances, etc. to join our team in Canoga Park, CA.

The Labor Relations HR Business Partner, will work under the general supervision of the Senior Human Resources Manager in our Canoga Park, CA Space Headquarters, performing a variety of tasks in accordance with policies and procedures, the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and past practice. This position requires a complete working knowledge of practices, techniques and standards within the area of Labor Relations using experience and independent judgment.

This position may be filled at this level or one level higher.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Enjoy work/life balance at our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA's SLS, Lockheed Martin's THAAD, Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Rest and Relaxation- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. 9/80 schedule providing longer weekends. Plus 90 hours of paid holidays on average throughout the year.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

60% - Performs day-to-day labor agreement administration, grievance resolution and investigations. Provides interpretation and guidance to hourly supervisors and managers regarding labor agreement interpretation and application. Works with supervisors and managers to ensure compliance with labor agreement and company directives. Assists in the preparation for labor negotiations. Prepares for meetings including documents, reports, files, distribution and other materials. Prepares/initiates routine and non-routine correspondence, memoranda, reports and meeting minutes from marginal notes or verbal instructions. Screens Bargaining Unit (BU) employees for advancement. Performs recruitment planning activities, including posting job announcements, arranging meetings etc.

15% - Engage in proactive grievance avoidance LR practices such as training leaders on how to manage a union workforce, understanding the CBA and positive leadership practices; tracking of data to identify trends and make recommendations to leadership on how to address them; establishing trust of union employees and their union representatives by doing floor walks, roundtables, etc.

15% - Assigns and/or tracks grievances, pay grade changes, position changes and process changes; supports administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements, including interacting with Business Unit employees and various levels of elected union officers. Maintains document integrity and traceability by establishing and maintaining well-organized electronic filing systems and documentation. Organizes and assumes responsibility for maintenance of files, records and other documents. Prepares statistical records and reports. Supports special projects and requests as required, provide timely response to customers, peers and management with summary and supporting details as needed, presents analysis results to both internal and external customers, and identify process improvement opportunities.

10% - Performs other duties as needed.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business Industrial Relations or a related field and three (3) years of experience in labor relations, human resources, contract administration or a similar function, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

Additional Requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, writing, proofreading and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess good follow-through.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple actions simultaneously with frequent interruptions and under frequently changing conditions and critical time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work of a confidential or sensitive nature.
• Thorough knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications required (minimum of an intermediate skill level for all applications required).
• Valid Driver's License required.

Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
Employees in this position must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

83,000 - 123,000 per year

Pay range for this job level is a general guideline only for California and/or Washington State and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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