Labor and Employee Relations Representative (Early Career/Hybrid)
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, you will play a direct role in shaping the workforce behind some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. This hybrid role places you at the intersection of labor strategy, leadership coaching, and mission delivery, where your expertise helps strengthen relationships, resolve complex challenges, and support the teams building and sustaining critical national security platforms. Here, your impact extends across people, performance, and the future of aerospace.
As a Labor and Employee Relations Representative, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders supporting represented employees, providing strategic guidance on labor relations, contract administration, and employee engagement. You will work closely with leadership, union representatives, and Human Resources partners to ensure effective labor relations practices that enable operational success and workforce stability.
What You Will Be Doing:
You will partner with leaders and stakeholders to navigate complex labor relations matters while driving fair, consistent, and business aligned outcomes. Key responsibilities include:
- Advise leaders on labor contract interpretation, administration, and application
- Conduct workplace investigations related to employee relations, performance, and grievances
- Prepare detailed investigative reports and support disciplinary actions
- Support and participate in labor negotiations and collective bargaining activities
- Represent the organization in arbitration preparation and proceedings
- Coach leaders on employee relations, communication, and conflict resolution in a union environment
- Partner with Human Resources Business Partners and Centers of Excellence to deliver people solutions
- Build and maintain effective relationships with union representatives and internal stakeholders
What’s In It For You
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Who You Are:
You are a confident and thoughtful advisor who can navigate complex labor environments with professionalism and sound judgment. You build trust quickly, communicate clearly, and bring a balanced approach to resolving conflict while supporting both employees and business needs.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Psychology, or a related field
• Knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract interpretation and administration
• Ability to evaluate, maintain and enhance positive employee relations between union officials, leaders and employees
• Familiar with Microsoft office tools
Desired Skills:
• Effective investigative techniques
• Ability to interact effectively in a conflict and matrixed environment
• Ability to prepare and deliver persuasive and well-organized ideas in both written and verbal form
• Certification(s) in the labor relations discipline
• Familiar with HRIS system and/or PeopleSoft software
• Capability to engage, influence, collaborate, and develop credibility among functional and program leadership, union leadership, and HR/LR colleagues
• Ability to build effective relationships and partner with business leaders to influence labor relations practices, the Fort Worth and off-site locations, as well as Aeronautics' Labor Relations, in order to execute labor Relations strategy & foundational philosophies
• Ability to manage and settle grievances through mutually agreeable outcomes in accordance with collective bargaining agreement
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to complete investigations
• Administering employee discipline as appropriate
• Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Psychology, Employment Law or a related field
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Human Resources
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
