Senior Labor Relations Specialist - Military Veterans

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Overview

Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace.

In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 80 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India’s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space.

Technology for today and tomorrow

The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) in India is leveraging a diverse talented pool of  5,500+ engineers, technologists, and innovators to drive growth and innovation in the global aerospace sector These engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets in traditional and emerging areas, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, to enhance quality, safety, and productivity for airline customers, shaping the future of aerospace in India for India, and the world.

People-driven culture

At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected.  No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

At Boeing, we are inclusive, diverse, and transformative.  

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

Boeing is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Labor Relations Advisor to be based in Bangalore, India.

This role offers a great mix of strategy and "hands on" work, for a passionate person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who takes pride in their relationship building and facilitation skills.

Position Responsibilities:

• Providing sound, pragmatic advice and guidance to the business on employee relations matters, including the interpretation and application of industrial instruments,
• Take carriage of and provide advice and guidance to the business on the management of disputes and workplace issues,
• Co-ordinate and assist in the planning, preparation, and management of any EBA negotiations,
• Support management in their dealings with employee representative bodies,
• Lead and support business transformation/change projects,
• Liaison with internal legal counsel for the drafting of Employment/Industrial documentation,
• Drive, coordinate and administer the organization’s consultative forums,
• Develop and facilitate training for first line Managers in conjunction with the broader human resources team,

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION
• Proven experience in supporting and advising on organizational transformation and change programs,
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar Employee Relations role in a large, complex organization.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant employment/industrial laws and experience with containment / positive employee relations
• Proven experience in understanding and interpreting Industrial Instruments and EBAs
• Substantial experience in dealing with unions and employee representatives.
• Ability to think strategically in the context of the whole enterprise.
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Tertiary qualifications in law, human resource management or a related field preferred.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Education typically acquired through advanced education (e.g., Bachelor) and typically 16+ years' related work experience or master’s degree with 15+ years of experience with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.