Manage a team of Labor Relations Specialists, serve as primary labor contact for multiple unions, oversee grievance and contract administration, develop and execute labor strategies and policies, advise senior leadership, lead process improvements, and build cross-functional relationships. Role is fully onsite in Wichita, KS.
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 Labor Relations Senior Manager in Wichita, Kansas to join our dynamic team. This critical role will manage a team of Labor Relations Specialists in Wichita and serve as the primary labor contact for IAM District Lodge 70 & Local Lodge 839, IBEW 271, SPEEA WEU (IFPTE Local 2001), SPEEA WTPU IFTPE Local 2001; as well asoversee a broad spectrum of labor relations activities.
Position Responsibilities:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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 are 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: $165,750 - $224,250
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 13, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
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.
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 Labor Relations Senior Manager in Wichita, Kansas to join our dynamic team. This critical role will manage a team of Labor Relations Specialists in Wichita and serve as the primary labor contact for IAM District Lodge 70 & Local Lodge 839, IBEW 271, SPEEA WEU (IFPTE Local 2001), SPEEA WTPU IFTPE Local 2001; as well asoversee a broad spectrum of labor relations activities.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages Labor Relations Specialists designing, implementing and administering labor relations processes, including Employee Engagement, 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
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience working with HR Labor and/or Employment related laws, policies and procedures, in particular the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
- 5+ years of experience in leadership either formally or informally leading teams
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. Able to connect and to advise at senior levels within the business, thoughtfully challenging leadership when necessary
- Ability to design and implement innovations within a collaborative environment
- Ability to attract, manage, and develop high performing teams
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 are 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: $165,750 - $224,250
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 13, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
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.
Boeing Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
100 N. Riverside, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606-1596
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