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Job Description: Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel II, Labor, Employment/HR and Ethic and Compliance to join our Human Resources Team based in Herndon, VA, Mobile, AL or Atlanta, GA. The Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment / HR E&C stakeholder engages in key strategic decision making designed to reduce Airbus' risks of reputational, legal and financial harm. The stakeholder leads all functions related to labor and employment legal within the extended HR team and in direct coordination with the AAI General Counsel. Primary objectives include leading the function of investigations concerning People Matter conduct, as well as managing labor relations in alignment with the Positive Employee Relations strategy across the US One Roof. Meet the Team: Working in our Human Resources department, it's our mission to help support Airbus' greatest assets: our team members. Our team works cross-departmentally as well as with our global counterparts to ensure we are making a positive impact on all aspects of our employee experience. Your Working Environment: Located just five miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, and 30 miles from the U.S. Capitol, this site serves as our major parts distribution hub in the Americas. The facility is a 24/7 fulfillment center, with an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support desk, and Quality Assurance (QA) operations. To best support our customers, our 250,000-square-foot warehouse features a brand new technology called Autostore, aiming at increasing productivity. How We Care for You:
Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Your Challenges:
Lead Employment Legal topics - Draft and support negotiation and legal review of Employment related legal agreements. Execute the design, implementation and review of HR policies and support deployment of the transaction and partner with internal and external stakeholders for execution of employee relations, leave, employment lay claims and risk mitigation opportunities. Employee and Labor Relations - Manage labor relation issues, campaigns, organizing responses and petition filings in the US in alignment with the relevant HO HR and Employee Relations focals. Directing outside legal counsel and internal HR teams and manage negotiation of collective Bargaining Agreements and collaboration with internal and external teams associated International Labor Law Network - Lead US stakeholder in the International Labor Law (ILL) Network Community of Practice by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and the promotion of expertise development of the national representatives appointed to participate in the ILL forum in transnational labor topics. HR M&A Activities - Work in direct coordination with the AAI General Counsel and Director of Affiliate Governance on M&A transactions for the HR legal perspective. Collaboration with the HR leadership for the strategic and operational initiatives associated with these activities E&C People Matters - Lead the investigations of all E&C People Matters across the US One Roof. Coordination of Employee Relations matters and identifying and assessing risks associated with said risks Compliance - Work in direct coordination with the AAI General Counsel and Director of Affiliate Governance regarding expectations, gaps and mitigations and support Audit processes Leadership - manage work and performance of Sr. Legal Counsel Labor, Labor Relations Manager and HR Compliance Manager and support and guide Director of Employee Relations and team stakeholders
Your Boarding Pass:
Travel Required
Citizenship
Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities
Experience interfacing with executive management, and high level of client service skills Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed team preferred. Experience with international organizations is preferred.
Communication Skills
Written, presentation and oral communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, as well as effective result-oriented problem solving skills French, German or Spanish preferred.
Technical Systems Proficiency
Level of Decision Making:
Nature of Contacts
Physical Requirements
Onsite 60% Remote 40% Vision: Daily able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Hearing: Daily able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Speaking: Daily able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): Daily able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Carrying: Several times a week able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Lifting: Several times a week able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Pushing / Pulling: Several times a week able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Sitting: Daily able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Squatting / Kneeling: Several times a month able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: Daily able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Travel: Rarely able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): Daily able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor
Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type: US - Direct Hire
Experience Level: Professional
Remote Type: Flexible
Job Family: Legal
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