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HR Business Partner / Labor Relations Representative

Troy, Alabama

Troy, Alabama

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 704914BR Date posted: Sep. 16, 2025
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

Our team is seeking a Human Resources (HR) professional to serve as a dual-hat HR Business Partner and Labor Relations Representative within the Rotary Mission Systems (RMS) Operations function, specifically supporting our Aerostructures Product Center in Troy, AL. The role supports the Director of Operations/General Manager for the Troy facility, with approximately 250 hourly represented and salaried clients.

THE WORK

As a trusted advisor, the HR professional will positively influence and impact the organization by building solid relationships and offering innovative solutions. You will partner closely with business leaders at all levels, HR leadership and peers, and employees throughout the organization to ensure talent capabilities drive and support business objectives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a changing environment and be comfortable in ambiguous situations, recognizing when it’s appropriate to introduce more structure and processes without derailing the current output. They will also be familiar with operating in a represented environment and use this experience to help administer the site's collective bargaining agreement and provide Labor Relations guidance to leaders of union employees.

The Human Resources professional will be responsible for the following:

• Provide strategic and tactical HR & labor relations support to a client group consisting of both represented and non-represented employees
• Execute key HR deliverables such as talent acquisition and development, employee engagement and retention, salary planning, and organizational design.
• Lead and facilitate change initiatives using HR consultation skills. Advise and counsel managers on a variety of topics to optimize employee engagement, team development and organizational effectiveness.
• Counsel Managers and employees on HR procedures, performance and career planning.
• Effectively execute HR processes including talent acquisition and development, Performance Management, and compensation programs.
• Partner with employment counsel as appropriate to objectively assess and bring employee relations issues to resolution.
• Coach and train leaders on how to effectively manage employees both represented and non-represented.
• Represent management in collective bargaining with unions representing company employees.
• Study, prepare for, and advise on matters pertaining to contract negotiation, grievance cases, arbitrations, conciliations, federal and state labor legislation, etc.
• Lead and/or participate in special Labor & Employee Relations / Human Resources projects and initiatives as required.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience supporting executive-level clients.
• Knowledge of Human Resource practices and policies, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Demonstrated ability to handle proprietary and confidential material appropriately.
• Well-developed decision-making, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience as an HR Generalist, Labor Relations Rep, and/or experience in a Human Resources functional area.


The candidate should be located in AL or willing to relocate to AL. The role will be based onsite in Troy, AL.
Desired Skills:
• Experience in a manufacturing facility with represented employees is preferred.
• Experience with Labor Relations is preferred.
• Experience in data analytics.
• Proven ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Human Resources
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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
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    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

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Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • 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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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