Positive Employee Labor Relations Principal

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Blue Origin · Huntsville, AL

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We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Positive Employee Labor Relations Principal to serve as Blue Origin's expert in labor relations strategy and employee experience. This role is a cornerstone of the HR Employee Experience-Employee Relations organization, combining strategic labor relations leadership with senior employee relations expertise. Reporting to the Director of the People Experience Team, you will operate with significant autonomy across Blue Origin's multi-site environments - including Huntsville, AL, Merritt Island, FL, and Kent, WA - serving as an advisor to executive leaders, HR Business Partners, site leaders, and managers. You will be a proactive architect of workplace culture focused on operational excellence, integrity, and productivity - building the programs, frameworks, and leadership capabilities that support Blue Origin's continued growth.

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Labor Strategy & Employee Relations Leadership

Develop and implement comprehensive, site-specific labor relations frameworks that reflect workforce dynamics, regulatory environments, and operational requirements of each Blue Origin location

Build labor strategies that support business growth objectives while maintaining productive employee relations at every site

Partner with site and executive leadership to identify potential labor challenges and deploy preventative measures

Lead cross-functional teams in creating standardized, enterprise-wide labor and employee relations policies with necessary site-specific adaptations

Develop labor relations roadmaps aligned with organizational strategic initiatives and Blue Origin's Leadership Principles

Implement workplace culture programs focused on integrity and operational excellence

Monitor organizational workforce trends through data analysis and direct observation

Employee Relations & Investigations Excellence

Lead workplace investigations involving employees at all organizational levels, including executives, ensuring thorough, objective, and legally compliant processes

Manage complex employee relations matters from intake through resolution with professionalism and decisiveness

Design conflict resolution frameworks that promote effective solutions and organizational learning

Provide expert guidance on disciplinary matters, ensuring compliance and alignment with progressive discipline practices across all sites

Identify workplace trends through pattern recognition and develop targeted intervention strategies

Maintain accurate and thorough employee relations records utilizing case management systems

Mediate workplace disputes, facilitating productive resolutions that maintain operational effectiveness

Collective Bargaining Support

Provide strategic counsel to negotiating teams throughout collective bargaining processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives

Analyze industry trends, peer agreements, and market data to inform bargaining positions and strengthen Blue Origin's labor strategy

Interpret collective bargaining agreement provisions and provide guidance to operational and HR leaders on contract administration

Support development of management proposals that balance operational requirements with business needs

Strategic Consultation & Compliance

Partner with functional leaders and business units to navigate employment decisions with confidence and compliance

Contribute to employee relations strategy and broader HR initiatives as both strategic thought partner and practitioner

Compose and present comprehensive reports on employee relations matters, investigation outcomes, and labor strategy recommendations

Monitor, interpret, and communicate evolving labor legislation - including NLRA, NLRB regulations, and employment law - across all jurisdictions

Conduct risk assessments for proposed labor relations initiatives and recommend mitigation strategies

Establish compliance audit protocols to

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