Amentum is currently seeking an Employee Relations Representative to perform work in a hybrid capacity out of our Herndon, Virginia office three times weekly. We're looking for a thoughtful and detail-oriented Employee Relations Representative to join our Intelligence & Cyber Human Resources team. In this role, you’ll work alongside the Employee Relations Director to tackle workplace issues, support investigations, and help ensure Company policies are applied fairly and consistently. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, good judgment, solid writing skills, and a proactive mindset when it comes to building a respectful and fair work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on employee relations topics, including performance issues, workplace conflicts, and policy guidance

• Conduct or assist with investigations into employee complaints and alleged policy violations, ensuring fairness and objectivity

• Draft well-organized, accurate investigative reports aligned with internal protocols and legal standards

• Assist in drafting and reviewing disciplinary documentation, including written warnings and performance plans

• Handle sensitive employee matters with a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion

• Collaborate with HR partners to ensure consistent application of HR policies and best practices

• Contribute to ER-related training sessions on topics such as workplace conduct, compliance, and company expectations

• Coordinate the layoff/reduction-in-force process, including preparing required documentation, tracking redeployment efforts, and verifying system updates

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma

• 2–4 years of HR experience

• Experience with employee relations and/or workplace investigations

• Solid knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and HR best practices

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to draft clear, professional documentation

• High level of discretion with confidential and sensitive matters

• Excellent organizational skills; capable of managing multiple priorities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with HRIS systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in labor relations

• Willingness to travel up to 15%

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.