Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Lead, HR Business Partner - Employee Relations Partner Job Code: 46159 Job Location: Melbourne, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; Rochester, NY; Greenville, TX; Canoga Park, CA (On Site) Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: This position will be an integral member of Corporate Headquarters Employee Relations and will report to the Senior Principal, Employee and Labor Relations . This role will be a key player in establishing the Employee Relations COE with initial focus on the development and operation of three main processes: employee investigations, corrective action consultation and the performance improvement plan consultation. The successful candidate will work closely with HR Business Partners, the L3Harris Ethics team, security, and other key stakeholders to ensure our ER processes foster a respectful, objective, and compliant work environment. Essential Functions: • Conduct impartial, thorough inquiries into workplace concerns; analyze findings and recommend evidence-based resolutions. • Collaborate with the Ethics team on investigative practices, corrective action protocols, and risk mitigation; counsel leaders and HR Business Partners on complex ER issues. • Coach HRBPs and leaders to mediate or proactively resolve workplace conflicts and restore healthy working relationships. • Own ER cases from intake to close: assess risk, develop response plans, track progress, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure accurate documentation in ER case systems. • Analyze trends and workforce data to uncover organization-wide issues; develop interventions to improve culture, engagement, and reduce risk. • Support or lead creation and refinement of ER-related policies, guidelines, and training (e.g., performance management, respectful workplace, dispute resolution). • Work closely with HRBPs, Legal, Compliance, Ethics, and risk teams to ensure cohesive, compliant resolution of employee matters. • Mentor and support ER specialists; ensure alignment with best practices, consistent standards, and high-quality case outcomes. • Participate in building and improving standard work and adding new capabilities for the Employee Relations function. • Assist in continuous improvement projects, COE projects, and other ELR/HR special projects. • Ability to travel up to 25%. Up to 40% during peak activities. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: • Previous experience in employee relations, investigations or an HR Business Partner role. • Excellent analytical and project management skills. • Professional and concise written and verbal communication. • Process-improvement mindset. • Strong customer orientation. • Effective collaborator and team player. • Ability to work with and across multiple functions and levels. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $105,500-$196,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $91,500-$170,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-NR1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .

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Job Title: Lead, HR Business Partner - Employee Relations Partner
Job Code: 46159
Job Location: Melbourne, FL; Salt Lake City, UT; Rochester, NY; Greenville, TX; Canoga Park, CA (On Site)
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Conduct impartial, thorough inquiries into workplace concerns; analyze findings and recommend evidence-based resolutions.
Collaborate with the Ethics team on investigative practices, corrective action protocols, and risk mitigation; counsel leaders and HR Business Partners on complex ER issues.
Coach HRBPs and leaders to mediate or proactively resolve workplace conflicts and restore healthy working relationships.
Own ER cases from intake to close: assess risk, develop response plans, track progress, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure accurate documentation in ER case systems.
Analyze trends and workforce data to uncover organization-wide issues; develop interventions to improve culture, engagement, and reduce risk.
Support or lead creation and refinement of ER-related policies, guidelines, and training (e.g., performance management, respectful workplace, dispute resolution).
Work closely with HRBPs, Legal, Compliance, Ethics, and risk teams to ensure cohesive, compliant resolution of employee matters.
Mentor and support ER specialists; ensure alignment with best practices, consistent standards, and high-quality case outcomes.
Participate in building and improving standard work and adding new capabilities for the Employee Relations function.
Assist in continuous improvement projects, COE projects, and other ELR/HR special projects.
Ability to travel up to 25%. Up to 40% during peak activities.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Previous experience in employee relations, investigations or an HR Business Partner role.
Excellent analytical and project management skills.
Professional and concise written and verbal communication.
Process-improvement mindset.
Strong customer orientation.
Effective collaborator and team player.
Ability to work with and across multiple functions and levels.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .

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