Principal Employee Relations Specialist

Principal Employee Relations Specialist

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 looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

As a Principal Employee Relations Specialist, you will be instrumental in cultivating a workplace culture defined by fairness, compliance, and unwavering integrity. Your role will involve spearheading complex, high-profile employee relations matters, ensuring consistent resolutions that seamlessly align with our policies, values, and legal obligations. You'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing HR programs and processes that significantly enhance the employee experience and bolster leadership capabilities across the organization. Your deep expertise in employee relations, investigations, and emerging workplace trends will position you as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance to leadership and shaping key HR initiatives that drive positive employee experiences. This pivotal role will work in close collaboration with HR COES to elevate and refine the overall employee journey. In this position, you'll directly support and influence executive leaders and employees throughout the organization, demanding an exceptional level of discretion, analytical acumen, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with utmost professionalism and confidence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Spearhead complex employee relations matters, including executive-level investigations, while influencing recommendations on workplace culture and risk mitigation.
• Ensure fair application of policies and laws, collaborating cross-functionally to refine processes and drive proactive employee relations strategies.
• Leverage data-driven insights from workplace trends to inform and enhance HR and business strategies.
• Lead enterprise-wide employee relations initiatives, encompassing training programs, policy updates, and culture improvements, while implementing effective change management strategies.
• Foster a culture of trust and accountability by equipping leaders with tools and guidance for effective employee relations management.
• Partner with internal customers and external vendors to elevate HR program delivery and maintain best-in-class employee relations practices.

Minimum Qualifications :