Employee Relations Specialist – HR

About the role

Amentum is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to provide comprehensive HR support for a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. You will work with an international workforce, handling the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities

• Manage new hire, transfer, promotion, termination, and demobilization actions.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HR Information System (HRIS) and ensure data confidentiality.
• Assist with employee‑relations investigations, gather information, document findings, and support follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate onboarding, training programs, and workforce planning activities.
• Develop HR metrics, prepare reports and presentations, and identify process‑improvement opportunities.
• Support special HR projects assigned by the HR manager or leadership team.

Required profile

• Valid passport for at least one year at hiring.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in HR, Business or related field preferred.
• Experience handling employee‑relations issues, HR documentation, and HRIS data management.

Required skills

• Proficiency with HR Information Systems (HRIS).

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a unique US Navy program in an international setting.
• Collaborative environment focused on safety, well‑being, and professional growth.