Employee Relations Specialist II

Job Description Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world’s next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting employee relations activities, serving as the primary point of contact for the Employee Relations/ Labor Relations team for leave absence (LOA) in partnership with the designated ESHR LOA team member This role will have responsibilities for assisting the department with the adoption and day-to-day use of AI tools in HR processes. This role focuses on delivering consistent employee support, ensuring compliance with policies, and improving efficiency through responsible use of technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing employee relations investigations when cases arise
• Supporting investigations by gathering information, documenting findings, and maintaining case files
• Assist in ensuring consistent application of company policies and workplace standards
• Provide basic guidance to employees and managers on performance concerns, workplace expectations, and conflict resolution
• Act as the primary point of contact for all leave of absence inquiries within the ERLR team
• Partner with ESHR LOA lead to educate employees and managers on LOA policies, eligibility, and procedures, FMLA, ADA, company leave policies
• Escalate complex or sensitive leave situations to ESHR LOA lead & Program Team members as required
• Support the implementation and day-to-day use of AI tools, particularly in employee relations, and onboarding activities
• Onboarding tasks for new hires across sector
• Utilize AI tools to assist with documentation, trend tracking, and administrative efficiencies.
• Help maintain data quality and ensure proper use of AI systems in alignment with company guidelines and policies
• Provide basic support and guidance to team members on AI tools and processes
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows using AI and share recommendations with leadership.
• Ensure all AI usage follows data privacy, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Because of the need for intermittent in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform a portion of work onsite, this position will be considered hybrid. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 50% or more of the time, as well as remotely, when applicable.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Foundational understanding of HR practices and employee relations concepts
• Basic knowledge of leave of absence process and employment laws
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Comfort learning and using new technology, including AI-based tools
• Attention to detail and accuracy, and problem solving
• Customer focused mindset, with a learning agility and adaptability

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior experience in HR, customer service, or administrative support roles
• Exposure to HR systems, case management tools, or data tracking systems
• Interest and knowledge in HR technology, and continuous improvement

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.