Employee Relations Manager - Amentum

Work in Kuwait is contingent upon the applicants ability to obtain a work permit from the State of Kuwait which is requested on the applicants behalf by their employer. Effective January 1 2021 the Kuwait Public Authority of Manpower issued new work permit regulations informing contractors that it will not issue a work permit to any individual who is fiftynine (59) years or older and holds a high school grade certificate or less. A bachelors degree or higher is required for all candidates fiftynine (59) years or older. See Administrative Decision No. (520) of 2020 AD Amendment to the Administrative Decision No. (552) of 2018 on Issuing the Work Permit Regulations. Candidates with a current Visa 18 (residency visa) are excluded from the education requirement.

Purpose: Reports to HR Manager. Ensures the implementation and integration of program wide Employee Relations initiatives policies and processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs and leads daytoday employee relations (ER) initiatives and investigations to ensure daily assignments are carried out in a responsive timely manner.

• Contributes to the strategic development of the ER function by recommending and developing proactive progressive missionfocused ER strategies and training to meet current and future organizational goals toward mitigating employee turnover and improving morale.

• Assists in developing and implementing standard operating procedures work instructions and training plans.

• Conducts investigations into employee and government compliance complaints.

• Writes clear concise investigative summaries and recommendations per policy regarding disciplinary actions.

• Acts as responsible party for historical review of employee files and ER records.

• Provides relevant coaching counseling and training for Managers and Supervisors.

• Identifies and implements continuous process improvements within the function.

• Under the direction of the HR Manager assists in overseeing the corrective action process including modifications and changes to policies and procedures.

• Ensures Employee Relations compliance with established Amentum and U.S. Government requirements.

• Ensures timely response and resolution of employee and government compliance and complaints across the program.

• Reviews recommendations for employee disciplinary layoffs or employment terminations.

• Compiles and presents relevant data to the HR Manager and coordinates and directs the work plan for assigned staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• 5 or more years of Human Resources Employee Relations experience required.

• 1 or more years supervisory experience required.

• Experience in the handling and investigation of both employee and government compliance complaints highly preferred.

Specialized Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation at all times.

• Must be able to work effectively with all levels of employees.

• Must have a collaborative work style fostering cooperation and teamwork.

• Must be able to exercise discretion good judgment and solid decisionmaking skills.

• Must be able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.

• Must have high level organizational and planning skills so that workflow is managed efficiently and accurately.

• Must have high level of proficiency in the use of MS Office with an emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint.

Certification License & Clearance:

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Tier 1 NACI required for all U.S. Citizens.

Facility credentials/authorization required: Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

Work Environment Physical Demands & Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.

• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.

• Must be able to endure long hours exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all selfaid/buddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Disclaimer:

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race religion color sex gender national origin age United States military veterans status ancestry sexual orientation marital status family structure medical condition including genetic characteristics or information veteran status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law.

Labor Law Posters

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans