Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This is an investigator role at its core. You will lead workplace investigations from intake through closure, building the fact pattern, conducting interviews, weighing evidence, and delivering findings that hold up to scrutiny. In parallel, you will partner closely with our Labor Relations leader to execute a proactive Labor Relations strategy, getting ahead of issues before they escalate, strengthening manager capability, and shaping the policies and practices that keep our workforce engaged and our operations moving.

Equally important, you will partner proactively with the business. You will build trusted relationships with leaders across the organization, identify proactive Employee Relations trends before they become problems, and bring forward solutions that address root causes rather than symptoms. You will use data, listening, and pattern recognition to spot risk early and equip leaders with the tools, training, and guidance to resolve it at the source.

Reporting to the People Experience Director, you will share in the team's impact across the full Employee and Labor Relations portfolio. You will provide counsel on people related policies and procedures, problem solve with leaders, and explore alternatives for conflict resolution and organizational change. You will support planning and managing Employee and Labor Relations projects and programs, with investigations, proactive LR execution, and proactive business partnership anchoring your day to day work.

We are looking for someone to apply their investigative expertise, labor relations acumen, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Relocation can be provided.

Tavel: 0-30%

Responsibilities:

• Lead HR investigations end to end regarding workplace issues, policy violations, misconduct, or employment law violations
• Investigation intake, planning, interviews, evidence review, findings, and written reports that withstand legal and leadership review
• Partner directly with the Labor Relations leader to execute a proactive Labor Relations strategy, identifying trends, addressing risks upstream, and strengthening the relationship between Blue Origin and its workforce before issues escalate
• Partner proactively with business leaders to identify emerging Employee Relations trends, diagnose root causes, and deliver practical solutions that prevent recurrence and reduce risk across the organization
• Use ER data, case themes, and leader feedback to surface patterns, recommend interventions, and measure the impact of proactive solutions over time
• Conduct root cause analysis and make recommendations regarding policy changes, development, interpretation, and precedent setting problem resolution
• Maintain knowledge of, interpret, and provide guidance to employees, managers, and Human Resources regarding policies, procedures, and programs, as well as federal and state labor and employment laws
• Design and deliver proactive training and education to managers and HR on investigations, labor relations fundamentals, and employment best practices
• Facilitate and mediate difficult escalated conversations, and support conflict resolution across teams and levels
• Contribute to Labor Relations programs, positional statements, and readiness activities in partnership with the Labor Relations leader

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree completed or in progress in Business, Human Resources, or related discipline
• 7+ years of HR experience with a clear track record of leading workplace investigations end to end and managing highly sensitive, confidential information
• Demonstrated experience conducting successful fact-finding investigations, including complex, multi-party, or high stakes matters, and producing defensible investigative reports
• Experience supporting or executing Labor Relations work in a proactive, preventative posture, not solely reactive
• Experience partnering proactively with business leaders to identify ER trends and deliver solutions that address root causes
• Experience providing guidance to employees, managers, and HR colleagues regarding policies, procedures, and programs as well as federal and state labor and employment laws

Desired:

• Formal training or certification in workplace investigations (e.g., AWI-CH, ILR, or equivalent)
• Deep familiarity with investigative and analytical techniques, procedures, and evidentiary standards
• Experience partnering with Labor Relations, Legal, and Compliance in a manufacturing, aerospace, or other operationally complex environment
• Advanced conflict resolution and influencing skills
• Strong ability to compile, research, and analyze information
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, particularly with employees and leaders on opposite sides of a difficult issue
• Skilled at composing and presenting comprehensive investigative reports and briefings to senior leaders
• Passion for our mission and vision!

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.