Associate Director, Employee and Labor Relations

Date Posted:

2025-01-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA220: 2202 E El Segundo Blvd BldgE02 2002 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E02, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Associate Director of Employee and Labor Relations.  This individual will play a key leadership role in managing employee and labor relations programs across our El Segundo, CA, Richardson, TX, and Chesapeake, VA locations where fostering positive employee and labor relations, ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies are key.  The ideal candidate will bring expertise in handling complex employee and labor relations matters and serve as a strategic partner to managers, leaders, and the function across the organization.  The successful candidate must have the ability to travel (~30%).

What You Will Do

Employee Relations:

• Advise and coach leaders on resolving employee performance issues, disciplinary actions, and workplace conflicts.
• Investigate and resolve employee complaints and grievances while ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote a positive work culture.

Labor Relations:

• Serves as a key contact for union representatives and manages labor-management relationships.
• Negotiate and administer five (5) Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Develop and conduct training for leaders on labor laws, union matters, and CBA provisions.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Partner with ELR, HR, and Business leadership to develop long-term strategies for employee engagement and retention.
• Analyze trends in employee and labor relations and propose solutions to mitigate risk.
• Act as a thought leader in shaping the organization’s employee and labor relations practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Minimum 6 years labor relations experience. 
• Experience with union contract negotiations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer

• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification(s)
• Proven knowledge of employment laws and labor relations practices.
• Strong written, presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and independently across diverse teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This opportunity is in El Segundo, CA and is relocation eligible for qualifying candidates.

Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

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The salary range for this role is 162,000 USD - 326,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated re