Senior Manager – Labor Relations

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company’s Labor Relations organization is looking for a Senior Manager - Labor Relations, to join our dynamic team supporting key union other non-union Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) sites. This critical role will manage a team of Labor Relations Specialists in Southern California and Mesa, Arizona, serving as the primary labor contact for multiple collective bargaining agreements while driving positive employee relations initiatives at key BDS sites.

This position allows the selected candidate to be based out of one of the following: Mesa, AZ, El Segundo, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA or Los Angeles, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages Labor Relations Specialists designing, implementing and administering labor relations processes, including Positive Employee Relations, Work Environment Assessment models, grievance and contract administration, and Collective Bargaining

• Provides senior leadership with recommendations, advice and counsel on Labor Relations policies, strategies and processes

• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives

• Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, union leaders, and direct reports

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Manages, develops and motivates employees

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources or Employee Relations

• Experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Advanced degree (e.g. Bachelor, Master, etc.) preferred but not required

• Experience managing and successfully leading HR/Labor Relations strategy and process development and implementation across matrixes teams (and/or through geographically dispersed direct reports) in a large company

• Strong builder of cross-functional relationships. Capable to connect and to advise at senior levels within the business, thoughtfully challenging leadership when necessary

• Capability to design and implement innovations within a collaborative environment

• Capability to attract, manage, and develop high performing teams. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $178,500 - $258,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 03, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.