Workplace Relations Consulting Director

Are you a seasoned solution-focused leader and employee relations professional who enjoys working with others to drive meaningful change and foster a culture of continuous improvement? Leidos is currently seeking a dynamic Director of Workplace Relations Consulting to join our best-in-class HR team supporting our Workforce Solutions Center of Excellence. The Director of Workplace Relations Consulting is responsible for leading the workplace relations consulting team in providing expert advice, strategic guidance, and innovative solutions on employee relations matters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of workplace relations consultants.
• Provide expert advice and strategic guidance to HR, managers, and employees on complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance management, disability and religious accommodation, protected leaves, layoffs and terminations, and policy interpretation.
• Assess risk and recommend effective strategies to mitigate potential employee relations challenges.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively with key stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and understanding of workplace relations initiatives.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve training materials and resources to enhance employee relations capabilities across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement programs that support a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.
• Stay current on industry trends, legal developments, and best practices in employee relations, sharing insights and recommendations with the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience leading teams in employee relations, HR consulting, employment law, or a related field.
• Broad HR expertise and strong business acumen
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk and provide sound, strategic guidance on sensitive and complex workplace issues.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence employees and leaders at all levels of the organization in a manner that gains confidence and builds trust.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities; attention to detail coupled with the ability to think strategically and act decisively using a data-informed approach. 
• Experience developing and facilitating training programs and resources.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-focused mindset.
• Commitment to lifelong learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal background or significant experience partnering closely with counsel
• Experience collaborating with other functions within the organization
• Experience working for a mid to large size government contractor
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred with an employment practices/JD/employee relations focus

Who You Are:

• You are energized by working in a team and building relationships across the organization.
• You approach challenges with curiosity and creativity, always seeking solutions to better support employees and leaders.
• You value a variety of perspectives and foster an environment where everyone can contribute and grow.
• You are driven to make a positive impact and help others succeed.

Why Join Us? At Leidos, you’ll be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We offer opportunities to learn, lead, and make a difference every day. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and help shape the future of workplace relations, we want to hear from you!

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Original Posting:

September 19, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $134,550.00 - $243,225.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.