Barrios Technology has a need for a Sr. Employee Relations Specialist (hybrid role) to join the Corporate Human Resources team located in Houston, TX.

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to fill a critical Sr. Employee Relations role in Houston, Texas. This key position requires direct HR support to assigned organizations, proving expert guidance to Management and employees, conducting moderate to complex investigations, and managing performance-related issues. This position will also be significantly involved in developing technical projects that enhance our HR systems and workflows, as well as operating as the key contact for all HR functions for the organizations in which this position serves. Your efforts will align with legal, industry, and Barrios best practices and play a vital part in supporting our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The perfect candidate will be a dynamic individual who blends their in-depth professional HR knowledge with a proactive, engaging and supportive demeanor. This individual should excel in technical and strategic areas of HR, as well, as demonstrate the emotional intelligence and communicative skills necessary to thrive in a challenging and busy environment.

Knowledgeable: Experience in all areas of HR; Staffing, recruiting, benefits, compensation and with proven high functioning expertise in employee relations matters.
• Emotional Intelligence: Skilled in managing sensitive situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and empathy. Demonstrates a keen understanding of emotional dynamics to effectively resolve conflicts.
• Analytical and Meticulous: Capable of conducting precise investigations and translating complex data into clear, actionable insights/actions.
• Strategically and Technically Savvy: Brings a robust mix of strategic policy development and advanced technical skills. Leads initiatives enhancing operational efficiency and aligning with broader HR goals.
• Initiative-taking Communicator: Proactively maintains open and effective communication, keeping all stakeholders well-informed and ensuring clarity in all interactions.

Building on more than four decades of experience in providing innovative integration solutions for government and commercial space programs, Barrios offers an extensive range of engineering, software, and related technology integration services in support of the aerospace community. As a woman-owned and operated small business, we are a people-focused company that supports professional development, while working to ensure that you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Barrios employees actively participate in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry through our partnerships with companies leading commercial space development, as well as successfully supporting NASA as our primary government customer. Our long history supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on the International Space Station, and now Commercial LEO, lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon through our work on Orion, Gateway, and the Space Launch System.

The Sr. Employee Relations Specialist will:

• Serve as the key interface for Executive and line management for assigned organizations and act as the expert HR contact for employees in those groups. Work with HR process owners to quickly resolve issues for both management and employee base. Build and maintain robust relationships with internal stakeholders to promote positive employee relations and high engagement levels.
• Conduct detailed investigations into employee relations concerns such as harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace violence, adhering to all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, etc.
• Manage performance-based casework, aligning closely with our Performance Management process.
• Provide clear, timely communication regarding investigations, offering comprehensive reports with supporting documentation.
• Serve as a senior member of the HR team and collaborate with other HR leaders to ensure thorough investigations and prompt, effective resolutions.
• Develop, update, and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, conducting training sessions, as necessary.
• Analyze trends in employee relations with leadership to devise initiative-taking strategies, solutions, programs, and policies.
• Lead and contribute to projects, particularly those that involve enhancing HR system functionalities and user experience, partnering with other HR team members.
• This is a hybrid position but requires at least a 3 day reliable schedule in office.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Ideally, you will be located in the Houston - Clear Lake, TX area. That said, Barrios strives to maintain a flexible, and diverse working environment for our people. Barrios currently offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, to help reinforce our strong commitment to providing greater work-life balance and flexibility.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol as outlined in our Drug Free Workplace policy.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!

Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.

Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.