Employee Relations

Location: Wichita, Kansas, United States; on-site

Summary pay range: $58,000–$88,900 for Associate (Level 2); $76,550–$117,350 for Mid-level (Level 3), annually

Company

Designs and manufactures commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, using composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

What you will do

• Guide managers and employees on company policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
• Train, coach, and advise leaders on sensitive conversations, performance issues, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Conduct fair and thorough investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and Security on complex cases.
• Draft investigation reports and present findings to support data-driven decisions.
• Develop proactive employee relations strategies, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple cases as priorities shift.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in employee relations, HR, or a related function.
• Proven ability to resolve workplace conflict fairly and diplomatically.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to make sound independent decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for the Mid-Level (Level 3) position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting unionized workforces, administering collective bargaining agreements, or participating in labor negotiations.
• Advanced knowledge of complex investigations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, ethics, or safety.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, Title VII, and NLRA, with the ability to partner with Legal and Compliance teams.
• Experience supporting workforce transitions, restructures, or organizational change initiatives.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or another highly regulated industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Drug-free workplace with post-offer testing when policy criteria are met.
• Benefits may include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid or unpaid time away from work.
• Benefits and program eligibility may vary by location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreement.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Potential $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years, subject to eligibility.