Associate Human Resources Business Partner

Endeavor Air; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges with Delta Air Lines

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k) with Company Match

OPR Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability benefits

FSA and extra benefits

Job summary

Endeavor Air in Minneapolis, MN seeks an Associate Human Resources Business Partner to support people strategies and day-to-day HR operations. You will work with experienced HR leaders, contributing to employee relations, labor relations, workforce reporting, and organizational initiatives.

In this role you will assist partners with policy guidance, performance management support, leave and accommodation matters, and confidential records maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 3 years in Human Resources, Employee Relations, or HR operations.
• Strong organization and administrative skills.
• Experience supporting leaders or employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to unionized environments and collective bargaining agreements preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR practices.
• HR certification or progress toward certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Business Partners with day-to-day administrative support and documentation.
• Provide guidance on HR programs, processes, and policy matters.
• Support employee engagement, culture, and organizational health initiatives.
• Assist with performance management, attendance, and leave matters.
• Coordinate unemployment claims and HR processing activities.
• Support labor relations, including grievance tracking and CBA administration.
• Maintain confidential HR records and reports.
• Contribute to talent reviews and succession planning.
• Analyze workforce data and support change initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with audits and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

The Associate Human Resources Business Partner will support people strategies and day-to-day HR operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, working alongside experienced HR leaders and business partners. The role contributes to employee and labor relations, talent processes, workforce reporting, leader support, and organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist HR Business Partners and leaders with aligning people practices to business priorities, workforce needs, and organizational objectives through day-to-day administrative support, follow-up tracking, meeting preparation, and employee documentation.
• Answer routine HR policy questions from leaders and employees, providing timely guidance on HR programs, processes, and standard policy matters.
• Build effective working relationships with leaders and employees while supporting employee engagement, culture, and organizational health initiatives through action planning, follow-through, and visibility into operational activities.
• Support routine performance management, attendance, accommodation, and leave of absence matters, escalating complex corrective action, discipline, and termination items as appropriate.
• Help with intake and tracking of employee concerns, ensuring matters are documented and routed to the appropriate parties.
• Coordinate unemployment claims, requests for information, employment verifications, and other standard HR processing activities.
• Support labor relations, including grievance tracking, case documentation, meeting preparation, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, unemployment claim documentation, and HR files while protecting confidentiality and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Contribute to talent review and succession planning by preparing supporting materials and tracking completed actions.
• Support career development, internal mobility, and growth resource access for leaders and employees.
• Compile and analyze workforce and people data to identify trends, develop reports, and support business decision-making.
• Assist with organizational change and workforce planning by coordinating projects, supporting communications and documentation, and performing data analysis.
• Support HR compliance activities, including audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 3 years of Human Resources, Employee Relations, HR operations, or related experience; relevant internship or rotational experience may be considered.
• Strong organization and administrative skills.
• Experience supporting leaders or employees in a fast-paced, operational environment is preferred.
• Exposure to unionized environments and collective bargaining agreements is preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and demonstrate sound judgment on when to elevate.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• HR certification or progress toward a professional certification is preferred.

Work Location and Schedule

• Location: Minneapolis, MN (onsite)
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 5-10%
• Schedule: Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Environment: Typical office environment with extended computer use

Compensation and FLSA Status

• Salary range: USD 67,500 - 80,400 per year
• Minimum position pay range: USD 67,500.00/Yr.
• Maximum position pay range: USD 80,400.00/Yr.
• FLSA status: Salary
• NYC 30% COLA eligible: No

Benefits

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options

Additional Information

• Supervisory responsibilities: None
• Other duties: As Assigned