$87K - 154K a year
Partner with leadership to maintain positive employee and labor relations, mitigate risks to direct employee-management relationships, provide operational advice, and support employee engagement and union-related activities.
3+ years HR or Employee Relations experience, experience with labor unions, strategy development, stakeholder influence, and preferred 5+ years in labor relations including collective bargaining and NLRA knowledge.
Labor Relations Specialist (Mid-Level or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company’s Labor Relations organization is currently seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to join our team in Renton, WA. We are open to a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level and Senior specialists to find the best fit for this position. The ideal applicant is someone who has a broad range of experience covering the areas of labor relations, positive employee relations, and employee engagement. The selected candidate for this position will demonstrate proactive approaches to identifying issues, generating ideas and developing solutions. Position Responsibilities: Partner with leadership to maintain and foster relationships with employees that ensures a culture where management preserves the direct relationship with employees and the site remains non-union Identify risks both internal and external - to a strong, direct relationship between leaders and employees and develop plans to mitigate those risks Execute positive employee relations and containment processes for a stand-alone site(s) Provide innovative ideas/initiatives to increase employee engagement Provide operational advice and counsel to management, Human Resources (HR) and support groups on a broad range of employee relations issues Develop strong partnerships with business leaders, HR Generalists, HR functions and create integrated solutions that will foster a culture based on relationships, trust and engagement Develop and provide education on Employee Relations strategies and processes Assist management and HR in developing strategies related to employee survey feedback Understand and provide guidance and interpretation on collective bargaining agreements and labor relations issues Partner with small team of labor relation specialists to focus on integration and execution of key actions following union negotiations and work environment assessments Engage with key stakeholders including business leaders, HR, finance, and site/functional Labor Relations (LR) to identify potential labor efficiencies in the business Leverage Lean and Change Management principles to provide advice to LR, HR, and business leaders for process improvements and best practices Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 3+ years of experience in HR or Employee Relations 3+ years of experience creating and developing strategy plans and/or executing strategies and managing projects 3+ years of experience in influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and senior business leaders across functions 1+ years of experience working with labor unions Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Bachelor’s degree or higher 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of experience communicating effectively with multiple levels of an organization 5+ years of experience with HR Labor and/or Employment related laws, policies and procedures, in particular the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) 5+ years of experience with collective bargaining and union-represented workforce Experience identifying and mitigating risks to a direct relationship between leaders and employees Experience with negotiations Experience with Workday Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range for Mid-Level (Level 3): $86,700 - $128,000 Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $104,550 - $154,000 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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This job posting was last updated on 10/17/2025