Senior Labor & Employee Relations Representative (Mid-Career/Hybrid)

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is a place where expertise meets purpose and where the work you do directly shapes the future of aerospace and defense. Within our Aeronautics division in Fort Worth, we empower labor relations professionals to influence strategy, strengthen partnerships, and support the production of some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. Our culture is built on mission focus, technical excellence, and opportunities to grow alongside programs that define air dominance. Lockheed Martin is seeking Labor & Employee Relations talent to serve as a strategic partner to Aeronautics leaders and represented employees in Fort Worth, TX. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with labor relations practitioners, engineers, and production teams to ensure disciplined contract administration, effective dispute resolution, and proactive risk mitigation across complex, high-profile aircraft programs. What You Will Be Doing: In this position, you will operate as a trusted advisor to both leadership and union partners. Key responsibilities include: Interpreting and administering labor agreements while aligning guidance with mission requirements and operational priorities. Conducting comprehensive workplace investigations and delivering clear, defensible findings to support disciplinary decisions. Leading or supporting collective bargaining efforts, including preparation, strategy development, and negotiations. Partnering closely with HR Business Partners to strengthen leadership capability and reinforce a high-performance culture. Facilitating productive dialogue and conflict resolution between union and management teams in fast-paced production environments. Developing risk mitigation and settlement strategies that protect the business and ensure program continuity. Delivering data-driven people solutions that support production readiness and long-term program success. What’s In It For You You will contribute to programs that matter. At Lockheed Martin, your work supports nationally significant missions and cutting-edge aerospace technology trusted by customers around the world. You will gain exposure to complex labor challenges at scale, expand your influence across a major Aeronautics site, and build a career with depth, visibility, and long-term growth potential. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Who You Are: You are a confident, mission-driven professional who thrives in complex environments. You bring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a data-informed approach to influencing leaders, partnering with union representatives, and driving outcomes that support operational excellence and program success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience combined with 3+ years of professional experience.
Proven experience guiding effective labor relations practices in a union environment.
Strong ability to interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
Experience building and maintaining positive employee relations with union officials and management.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements at federal and state levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Nice To Haves

Skilled investigative techniques and thorough documentation.
Ability to navigate conflict and matrixed organizational structures.
Exceptional written and verbal communication with persuasive presentation ability.
Relevant certifications in labor relations.
Familiarity with HRIS systems or PeopleSoft.
Talent for influencing, collaborating and building credibility across functional and program leadership.
Expertise in managing and settling grievances in line with collective bargaining agreements.
Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to complete investigations and administer discipline.

Responsibilities

Interpreting and administering labor agreements while aligning guidance with mission requirements and operational priorities.
Conducting comprehensive workplace investigations and delivering clear, defensible findings to support disciplinary decisions.
Leading or supporting collective bargaining efforts, including preparation, strategy development, and negotiations.
Partnering closely with HR Business Partners to strengthen leadership capability and reinforce a high-performance culture.
Facilitating productive dialogue and conflict resolution between union and management teams in fast-paced production environments.
Developing risk mitigation and settlement strategies that protect the business and ensure program continuity.
Delivering data-driven people solutions that support production readiness and long-term program success.