Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Labor Relations Specialists analyze, interpret, understand and administer labor-related initiatives. In addition, labor relations specialists establish and improve processes, systems, practices that impact the employee experience in the workplace. They measure employee satisfaction, resolve workplace issues, and assist in setting corrective action/disciplinary procedures. This role works directly with the Labor Manager and key stakholders.

Labor Relations Specialists take responsibility for resolving employee-related problems. They often serve as the go-between, voice of compromise, and knowledgeable negotiator in these scenarios. Labor relations specialists leverage their knowledge of policies, processes, practices, and human resources to support the business.

• Engage critical thinking, and decision-making as to relevant findings of any illegal or inappropriate activities with respect to state or federal laws, regulations and/or company policies
• Prepare concise documents outlining problem/conflict resolution and root cause analysis opportunities in the labor relation work stream
• Perform data analytical work including creating customized reports for partners and stakeholders that identifies trends and opportunities
• Foster innovation and work collaboratively to ensure best practice investigative techniques and protocols
• Apply knowledge of policies, practices, laws and regulations to collaborate with internal business partners to help establish, maintain and improve the working culture and environment
• Serve as liaison among to all stakeholders in the labor related issues and initiatives to establish awareness and alignment
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Provide status updates on basic/intermediate labor related issues to leadership
• Stay current on relevant labor laws and initiatives
• Trains the Workforce: Understand the need of the organization, develop, administer, and facilitate training (collaborate with L&D).
• Assist employees, managers, and leaders resolve issues through fact-finding, alternative approaches, and due process.
• Manages employee concerns/grievances: Coordinate employee concern/grievance procedures and investigate complaints.
• Create and maintain policies and procedures that govern the employee-employer relationship.
• Advise managers on labor relations best practices
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 1 to 2+ years of employee relations/human resources experience
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with managers on problem/conflict resolution, root cause analysis, disciplinary, and termination issues
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated agility in standard and non-standard work-related scenarios
• A commitment to teamwork, collaboration and professionalism
• Ability to travel, as required

Salary Range for Normal,IL based applicants: $89,000 - $112,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.