WHO WE ARE

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NASA and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity. KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a US or Australian Citizen
• Must possess a US Secret or AUS NV-1 Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in employee relations, industrial relations, or a related HR field, with at least 2 years of experience in a unionised environment.
• Proven experience in negotiating Bargaining Agreements and handling complex employee relations issues.
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations, including National Employment Standards (NES), modern awards, and industrial relations legislation.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  This role will be located in Alice Springs. This position is expected to be onsite 100%.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

In the role of Employee Relations Specialist, your duties will include:

ADVISORY AND SUPPORT ROLE:

• Provide expert advice to management on complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and workplace investigations.
• Support managers and supervisors in handling employee performance issues, conflict resolution, and compliance with relevant workplace policies.
• Offer training and guidance on best practices for managing employee relations and improving workplace communication.