Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist

SAIC · Remote Work

SAIC is seeking an experienced and strategic Employee Relations and Labor Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and leadership, with a strong focus on employee relations and union/labor relations. You will work closely with union representatives, support collective bargaining and contract administration, and help maintain constructive labor management relationships.

You will play a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment by managing complex employee and labor relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment and labor laws, and supporting programs that promote employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

This position can be worked 100% remote within the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management concerns.
Conduct thorough, objective, and timely investigations into employee complaints (harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and other misconduct) in both union and non union environments.
Manage formal union grievances, conduct related workplace investigations, and represent the organization during mediations, arbitrations, and other labor management dispute resolution processes.
Document investigation findings and maintain accurate case files; recommend appropriate corrective actions in partnership with HR leadership and legal counsel.
Advise managers and employees on the interpretation and application of company policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring consistent and fair application.
Serve as a bridge between management and labor unions to:
Support or participate in collective bargaining and contract renewals
Interpret and administer CBAs
Address contract compliance issues and resolve workplace disputes
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, NLRA).
Review, develop, and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks to reflect current legal requirements and best practices in employee and labor relations.
Partner with legal counsel on complex employment and labor matters, including litigation support and responses to EEOC, DOL, NLRB, and other regulatory agency charges.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting employment and labor relations and communicate relevant updates to HR leadership and management.
Develop and deliver tools, resources, and training to build manager capability in employee and labor relations and to promote a positive, compliant workplace culture.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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