Senior Labor & Employee Relations Representative (Mid-Career/Hybrid)
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Senior Labor & Employee Relations Representative (Mid-Career/Hybrid)
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: 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. 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. Desired Skills: 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. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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.
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: 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. 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. Desired Skills: 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. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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.