Job Summary

The Employee & Labor Relations Business Partner will manage union interactions, conduct workplace investigations, and support compliance with labor and employment laws. This role is critical in advising managers, handling disciplinary actions, and ensuring fair and consistent workplace practices.

Primary Job Functions

Serve as a key resource for employee and labor relations issues, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and federal labor laws. Conduct investigations related to workplace misconduct, grievances, and policy violations. Draft and review disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and other corrective measures. Advise managers on labor laws, contract interpretation, and dispute resolution. Support union negotiations, grievance processes, and labor-management discussions. Develop and deliver training for managers on labor relations and workplace policies. Work closely with closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention. Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Assist with HR compliance, policy development, and employee engagement initiatives.

Education, Experience and Certification 

Required/Preferred 

Education Level 

Description 

Required 

Bachelors Degree 

Related degree 

 

Required/Preferred 

Years of Experience 

Description 

Required 

3 years 

Experience in employee and labor relations, preferably in a federal contracting environment. 

 

Required/Preferred 

License/Certification 

Description 

Preferred 

Certification 

PHR or SHRMCP 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of labor laws, union negotiations, and grievance procedures. Experience conducting investigations and writing disciplinary actions. Advanced communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

People Management

Does this role have to manage other people? Complete time sheets, determine goals, etc: Yes

Travel Requirements

What percentage of their role do they have to leave their base location? Base location is a specific office or home location. Up to 20% travel.

 

Disclaimer

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

J&J Worldwide Services CBRE Government and Defense Business is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $ 90,000 to $105,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits. 

Due to compliance requirements imposed by a federal contract, this position may be filled by U.S. Persons only. U.S. Persons includes: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, individuals granted refugee status in the U.S., and individuals granted asylum in the U.S.   

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. Requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN J&J WORLDWIDE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH J&J WORLDWIDE SERVICES.